Oral complications of HIV disease

Authors

  • Jair C. Leao Universidade Federal de Pernambuco; Departamento de Clinica e Odontologia Preventiva
  • Camila M. B. Ribeiro Universidade Federal de Pernambuco; Departamento de Clinica e Odontologia Preventiva
  • Alessandra A. T. Carvalho Universidade Federal de Pernambuco; Departamento de Clinica e Odontologia Preventiva
  • Cristina Frezzini UCL; Eastman Dental Institute; Division of Maxillofacial Diagnostic, Medical and Surgical Sciences
  • Stephen Porter UCL; Eastman Dental Institute; Division of Maxillofacial Diagnostic, Medical and Surgical Sciences

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S1807-59322009000500014

Keywords:

HIV, AIDS, Oral diseases, Oral manifestations, Mouth

Abstract

Oral lesions are among the early signs of HIV infection and can predict its progression to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). A better understanding of the oral manifestations of AIDS in both adults and children has implications for all health care professionals. The knowledge of such alterations would allow for early recognition of HIV-infected patients. The present paper reviews epidemiology, relevant aspects of HIV infection related to the mouth in both adults and children, as well as current trends in antiretroviral therapy and its connection with orofacial manifestations related to AIDS.

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Published

2009-05-01

Issue

Vol. 64 No. 5 (2009)

Section

Review

How to Cite

Leao, J. C., Ribeiro, C. M. B., Carvalho, A. A. T., Frezzini, C., & Porter, S. (2009). Oral complications of HIV disease . Clinics, 64(5), 459-470. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1807-59322009000500014