Oral lesions frequency in HIV-positive patients at a tertiary hospital, Southern Brazil

AUTOR(ES)

Peppes, Cristiane Pedroso, Lemos, Ana Silvia Pavani, Araujo, Renata Lins Fuente, Portugal, Magda Eline Guerrart, Buffon, Marilene da Cruz Magalhães, Raboni, Sonia Mara

FONTE

Braz. J. Oral Sci.

DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

2013-09

RESUMO

AIM: To report the frequency of oral lesions in HIV-positive patients on Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART), comparing with a non-HIV infected control group, and to correlate the presence of lesions with demographic and clinical features of HIV-seropositive patients. METHODS: A quantitative case-control study was conducted by a dental professional, using a questionnaire, analysis of medical records of patients and clinical examinations. RESULTS: According to the results, oral lesions were found in 23% of HIV-positive patients versus 5% in controls. Candidiasis (29%) and periodontal changes (25%) were the most frequent oral lesions found in these patients. Gender and viral load values were statistically significant when HIV-positive patients with and without oral lesions were compared. CONCLUSIONS: The results showed a change in lesion pattern of HIV patients on HAART, highlighting a high frequency of these new lesions and reinforcing the need for periodic dental evaluation of HIV-positive patients.

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