Volume - 13 | Issue-1
Volume - 13 | Issue-1
Volume - 13 | Issue-1
Volume - 13 | Issue-1
Volume - 13 | Issue-1
This cross-sectional study aims to assess the prevalence of oral manifestations among HIV-positive patients undergoing antiretroviral treatment and to explore their association with key clinical and demographic factors. Methods: Thirty HIV-positive patients (aged 18-60 years) who were undergoing antiretroviral treatment at a tertiary care center were enrolled in this study. Oral examinations were performed by a trained dental professional to identify various oral manifestations, including oral candidiasis, oral hairy leukoplakia, oral ulcers, and periodontal disease. Data on CD4+ T cell count, viral load, and duration of antiretroviral therapy were obtained from the patients' medical records. The association between the presence of oral manifestations and clinical parameters was statistically analyzed using appropriate tests