Recognizing the oral manifestations of AIDS.
The first sign of HIV infection may be an unusual or rapidly progressive condition of the oral cavity, including malignancies such as Kaposi's sarcoma. Early diagnosis of these oral conditions can lead to early diagnosis of HIV infection and subsequent treatment with antiretroviral agents that may improve the prognosis. This illustrated review outlines the presenting signs and symptoms of the most common oral manifestations of the AIDS virus, including hairy leukoplakia, candidiasis, Kaposi's sarcoma, periodontal disease, salivary gland disease, necrotizing stomatitis, and infection with herpes and human papillomavirus.
Sciubba
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Department of Dental Medicine, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, New York.
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D002180:Candidiasis, Oral / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007972:Leukoplakia, Oral / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D012514:Sarcoma, Kaposi / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D014777:Virus Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis