Oro-facial lesions occurring in HIV-infected individuals in Dar es Salaam.
This study demonstrates a strong association between the occurrence of oro-facial lesions and HIV-1 seropositivity in a group of patients in Dar es Salaam. Among the different oro-facial lesions Kaposi's sarcoma seems to be the most frequent and the most important pathognomonic feature. Since some of the lesions occur fairly early in HIV infection, a through and systematic examination of the oro-facial region may provide an early clue for HIV infection.
Matee
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Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Muhimbili University College of Health Sciences, Dares Salaam, Tanzania.
Moshi
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Kalyanyama
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D016022:Case-Control Studies; D002648:Child; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000821:virology*; D005153:Facial Neoplasms / Q000821:virology*; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications*; D015497:HIV-1; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000821:virology*; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D013636:Tanzania; D014504:Urban Health