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  • Otolaryngology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Immunology

Context:

  • Modern antiretroviral therapy (ART) has rendered many human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients asymptomatic.
  • However, HIV frequently manifests with characteristic symptoms in the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) region.
  • These symptoms can be the initial presentation or occur as the immune system is compromised.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the importance of basic knowledge of HIV/AIDS for ENT physicians.
  • To outline the spectrum of ENT manifestations associated with HIV infection.
  • To emphasize the role of viral load and CD4+ cell counts in assessing disease severity.

Summary:

  • Initial HIV infection can cause oral ulcers and pharyngitis.
  • Immune compromise leads to opportunistic infections like oral candidiasis, viral warts, aphthous ulcers, gingivitis, salivary gland diseases, and malignancies such as Kaposi's sarcoma.
  • Neck lymphadenopathy is a common finding, and clinical symptoms, viral load, and CD4+ T-cell counts are key markers of disease severity.

Impact:

  • Equipping ENT physicians with knowledge of HIV/AIDS improves early diagnosis and management of related head and neck conditions.
  • Recognizing ENT symptoms as potential indicators of HIV infection can lead to timely initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART).
  • This knowledge aids in monitoring disease progression and treatment efficacy through clinical signs and immunological markers.