Impact of perinatal HIV exposure and infection on salivary properties among Nigerian children
Abstract Background There is growing evidence that perinatal HIV infection and exposure affect salivary pH and flow rate in children in most parts of the world, but not against the background of caries and the African demographic. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of HIV infection as well as e...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-04-01
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Series: | BMC Oral Health |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-024-04159-z |