Immune Suppression and Oral Manifestations of HIV in a Group of Nigerian Children

Autor: M F, Obileye, G A, Agbelusi, O O, Orenuga, E O, Temiye
Jazyk: francouzština
Rok vydání: 2015
Zdroj: West African journal of medicine. 33(4)
ISSN: 0189-160X
Popis: Oral manifestations are common in HIV positive children and have been reported as possible predictors of HIV disease progression. This study assessed the prevalence of oral manifestations of HIV/AIDS and its association with immune suppression in a group of HIV positive Nigerian children.One hundred and twelve HIV positive children were examined for oral manifestations of HIV. The manifestations were compared with CDC Immune suppression categories using age specific CD4 lymphocyte counts.A total of 85 (76%) children had oral lesions. Oral candidiasis (65.2%) and parotid gland swelling (33%) were the most common lesions. Presence of oral lesions was significantly associated with declining immune status, p0.05.The presence of oral lesions was significantly associated with lower immune status.
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