Prevalence, correlates and treatment needs of dental caries among people on antiretroviral therapy in Uganda: a cross sectional study

Prevalence, correlates and treatment needs of dental caries among people on antiretroviral therapy in Uganda: a cross sectional study

Abstract Background Oral diseases are estimated to affect half of people living with HIV in the western world, and are often marked by pain, discomfort, disfigurement and reduced quality of life. Both HIV-specific and antiretroviral therapy-associated oral diseases have been found in this population...

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Main Authors: Wilfred Arubaku, Godfrey Kwizera, Deusdedit Tusubira, Michael Kanyesigye, Steffany Chamut, Brittany Anne Seymour, Mark J. Siedner, Vallence Niyonzima, Josephine N. Najjuma, Samuel Maling
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-06-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
Subjects:
Dental caries
Antiretroviral therapy
HIV
Oral diseases
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-022-02256-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-022-02256-5

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