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Orofacial and systemic manifestations in 212 paediatric HIV patients from Chennai, South India

Kannan Ranganathan1, Elumalai Geethalakshmi, Umadevi Krishna Mohan Rao

  • 1Department of Oral Pathology, Ragas Dental College and Hospital, Uthandi, Chennai, India. ranjay22@gmail.com

International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry
|June 12, 2010
PubMed

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Oral lesions are common in children with HIV, affecting over half of those studied. These oral manifestations often correlate with systemic lesions, highlighting the need for integrated care.

Area of Science:

  • Paediatric infectious diseases
  • Oral medicine
  • HIV/AIDS research

Background:

  • Paediatric HIV infection presents diverse oral and systemic lesions, differing from adults.
  • Limited data exists on oral lesions in Indian paediatric HIV population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document and analyze oral and systemic lesions in HIV-seropositive children.
  • To understand the prevalence and types of oral manifestations in this demographic.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 212 paediatric HIV patients (0-14 years).
  • Clinical history and oral/systemic examinations conducted by dental surgeons and physicians.
  • Data collected from tertiary centers in Chennai, India.

Main Results:

  • 132 patients (62.3%) had oral lesions, most commonly oral candidiasis (56.1%).
  • Common systemic lesions included lymphadenopathy (74.1%) and pruritic eruptions (53.8%).
  • Oral lesions showed a positive correlation with systemic lesions.

Conclusions:

  • Oral lesions are a frequent occurrence in paediatric HIV infection.
  • Effective management of oral lesions is crucial for improving children's quality of life.
  • Further research on oral health in paediatric HIV is warranted.
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