Oral candidiasis and HIV infection.
Helping patients cope with the unpleasant symptoms of oral candidiasis is among the many challenges facing nurses caring for people with HIV infection. The features, treatment and prevention of this distressing condition are described. Nurses are identified as having a major part to play in educating patients to manage the symptoms.
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D002180:Candidiasis, Oral / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000451:nursing; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000451:nursing; D006679:HIV Seropositivity; D006801:Humans