Abstract | BACKGROUND: This study aimed to determine the therapeutic effects of highly active anti-retroviral therapy ( HAART) on the clinical presentations of HIV related oral lesions (HIV-ROLs) in an adult Nigerian population. METHODS: A 5 month prospective study on HAART naïve HIV positive adults recruited into the HAART program of an AIDS referral centre. HIV-ROLs were diagnosed clinically by the EEC Clearinghouse on oral problems related to HIV infection. Baseline clinical features of HIV-ROLs was documented by clinical photographs using SONY(R) 5.2 M Cybershot digital camera. Post HAART monthly review was conducted using clinical photographs. RESULTS: CONCLUSION:
HAART has different clinical effects on HIV related oral lesions depending on the size, duration of treatment and etiology of the lesions. HIV-ROLs of fungal origin have the fastest response to HAART. These lesions alongside immunologic parameters can be used as indicators of success or failure of antiretroviral therapy.
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Authors | Olaniyi O Taiwo, Zuwaira Hassan |
Journal | AIDS research and therapy
(AIDS Res Ther)
Vol. 7
Pg. 19
(Jun 25 2010)
ISSN: 1742-6405 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 20579347
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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