Abstract
Oral lesions are common at all stages of HIV infection. This first of two articles reviews the clinical features and pathogenesis of common oral manifestations of HIV disease (candidiasis, hairy leukoplakia, Kaposi's sarcoma, and HIV-related periodontal disease) and considers current treatment measures.
MeSH terms
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Candidiasis, Oral / complications
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Candidiasis, Oral / drug therapy
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HIV Infections / complications*
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HIV Infections / therapy
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Humans
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Leukoplakia, Oral / complications
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Mouth Diseases / complications*
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Mouth Diseases / therapy
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Mouth Neoplasms / etiology*
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Mouth Neoplasms / radiotherapy
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Periodontal Diseases / complications
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Periodontal Diseases / therapy
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Sarcoma, Kaposi / etiology*
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Sarcoma, Kaposi / radiotherapy
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Stomatitis, Herpetic / complications
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Stomatitis, Herpetic / drug therapy