One of the earliest indicators of HIV infection is oral sores, which can also indicate the development of AIDS. Oral candidiasis, herpes simplex, Kaposi's sarcoma, hairy leukoplakia, enlargement of the parotid gland, gingival disorders, xerostomia, and recurring oral ulcers are among the lesions that are frequently linked to the infection. The epidemiology of a few of the oral disorders connected to HIV infection has changed with the introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy. Join us on the occasion of World Oral Health day to learn more about oral manifestations in HIV.
Dr. M. Balasubramanian
Family Physician practising at Tambaram