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...
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 |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-06-01
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Series: | BMC Oral Health |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-022-02256-5 |
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