Oral Manifestation of Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

Flashcards about Oral Manifestation of Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

What causes a decrease in CD4 (T lymphocytes) and an increase in viral load?

HIV infection

Name some opportunistic bacterial infections associated with HIV.

Syphilis, Gonorrhoea, Tuberculosis (Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare)

What is an early predictor of HIV and is caused by Candida albicans?

Oral candidiasis

Describe the clinical appearances of Oral candidiasis.

Erythematous (atrophic) candidiasis, Pseudomembranous candidiasis, Hyperplastic candidiasis, Angular cheilitis

Name some opportunistic Herpes viral infections.

Epstein barr virus (Oral Hairy leukoplakia), Human Herpes Virus 8 (Kaposi sarcoma), Human Papilloma Virus (Oral Warts), Human Cytomegalovirus (Salivary Gland Disease)

What is the clinical appearance of Oral Hairy Leukoplakia (OHL)?

White thick patches that do not wipe away with hair-like appearance

What is used to treat Oral Hairy Leukoplakia (OHL)?

Systemic antiviral agents (acyclovir)

What is the clinical appearance of Herpes simplex virus (HSV)?

Crop of vesicles usually localized on the keratinized mucosa

How is Herpes simplex virus (HSV) treated?

Systemic antiviral agents

What is the clinical appearance of Human Cytomegalovirus (HCMV)?

Ulcers appear necrotic with a white halo

What is used to treat Human Cytomegalovirus (HCMV)?

Ganciclovir

What is a manifestation of late-stage HIV disease (AIDS)?

Kaposi's sarcoma (KS)

Describe the clinical appearance of Kaposi's sarcoma (KS).

KS can appear as a red, blue, or purplish lesion. It may be flat or raised, solitary or multiple.

What treatment is recommended for large Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) lesions?

Radiation therapy