HIV-Related Oral Mucosa Lesions: A Cross-Sectional Study on a Cohort of Italian Patients
Marco Tarozzi,
Elisa Baruzzi,
Sem Decani
et al.
Abstract:Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection can be associated with oral mucosal diseases, including oral candidiasis and HPV infection, which are putative indicators of the immune status. Aim and Methods: This retrospective cross-sectional study was aimed at assessing the prevalence of HIV-related oral mucosal lesions in a cohort of Italian HIV+ patients regularly attending the Clinics of Infectious Diseases. Results: One hundred seventy-seven (n = 177) patients were enrolled and 30 (16.9%) of the… Show more
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