title: Subtle manifestations of AIDS.
abstract: The current AIDS epidemic continues unabated. The steadily increasing number of HIV-infected persons in United States, and the prolonged latent period from time of infection to the development of clinical signs and symptoms, increase the likelihood of the undiagnosed patient arriving a t the dental office for treatment. Keen examination skills are required to recognize the early manifestations of infection. The purpose of this article is to present the clinical features of HIV infection and indicator oral diseases, and to illustrate the importance of the dental hygienist in providing early recognition of the very subtle clinical findings often associated with AIDS Related Complex.
authors.forename: M F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Sobieralski
authors.forename: C S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Miller
authors.forename: S E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Jones
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D000328:Adult; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000209:etiology*