[Oral candidiasis as the first manifestation of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection. An analysis of 2 cases].
The authors report two cases in which unexplained oral candidiasis led to the diagnosis of HIV infection with clinical form of AIDS-related complex (ARC). It is highlighted that the dentist showed investigate the causes of every unexplained oral candidiasis in adult because this opportunist infection may be the first sign of immunosuppression associated with AIDS and AIDS-related syndromes.
Gandolfo
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Clinica Odontostomatologica, Università degli Studi di Torino.
Carbone
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Carrozzo
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D015492:AIDS Serodiagnosis; D000386:AIDS-Related Complex / Q000175:diagnosis; D017088:AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / Q000175:diagnosis*; D000328:Adult; D002180:Candidiasis, Oral / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D015497:HIV-1; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010159:Palate
Candidosi orale quale prima manifestazione di infezione da HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). Analisi di due casi.