Common oral lesions associated with HIV infection.
More than 40 different lesions involving head and neck areas have been associated with HIV infection. The oral cavity may manifest the first sign of HIV infection. Early detection of these conditions can lead to early diagnosis of HIV infection and subsequent appropriate management. Signs, symptoms and management of the most common HIV-associated oral lesions are discussed.
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Department of Dental Medicine and Public Health, USC School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA 90089.
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D017088:AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D017742:Dental Care for Chronically Ill; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D012466:Salivary Gland Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D012514:Sarcoma, Kaposi / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D013281:Stomatitis, Aphthous / Q000209:etiology