Current oral manifestations of HIV infection.
The oral manifestations of human immunodeficiency virus infection have changed drastically since the introduction of the highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART) in developed countries. Recent studies have documented significant reductions in morbidity and mortality rates among HIV-infected patients on HAART. This article focuses on the latest information about the oral manifestations of HIV infection and will discuss the impact of HAART.
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Department of Dental Medicine and Public Health, University of Southern California School of Dentistry, 925 W. 34th St., Room 4320, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0641, USA. navazesh@hsc.usc.edu
D000328:Adult; D023241:Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active; D018791:CD4 Lymphocyte Count; D002648:Child; D017742:Dental Care for Chronically Ill; D005260:Female; D006678:HIV; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D007165:Immunosuppression Therapy; D008297:Male; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D019562:Viral Load