Oral Manifestations in HIV infection

The AIDS epidemic is affecting dentistry in numerous and unanticipated ways. Since the oral manifestations may be the first signs of the disease, dental -care providers are likely to be among the first to recognize symptoms of infection. The ability to recognize such manifestations is key to providi...

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Main Authors: Nileena R Kumar, C Tinky Bose, Anita Balan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2006-01-01
Series:Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology
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Online Access:http://www.jiaomr.in/article.asp?issn=0972-1363;year=2006;volume=18;issue=1;spage=11;epage=17;aulast=Kumar;type=0
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description The AIDS epidemic is affecting dentistry in numerous and unanticipated ways. Since the oral manifestations may be the first signs of the disease, dental -care providers are likely to be among the first to recognize symptoms of infection. The ability to recognize such manifestations is key to providing optimal and appropriate dental care, ensuring early intervention, ultimately prolonging a patient′s life, and enhancing its quality. This article surveys the common oral manifestations of HIV infection.
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spellingShingle Nileena R Kumar
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Anita Balan
Oral Manifestations in HIV infection
Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology
HIV
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title Oral Manifestations in HIV infection
title_full Oral Manifestations in HIV infection
title_fullStr Oral Manifestations in HIV infection
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title_short Oral Manifestations in HIV infection
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topic HIV
AIDS
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