Document 0140
 DOCN  M95A0140
 TI    Orofacial lesions as indicators of HIV/AIDS among dental patients in
       Kenya.
 DT    9510
 AU    Guthua SW; Mwaniki DL; Chindia ML; University of Nairobi, College of
       Health Sciences, Department of; Dental Surgery.
 SO    East Afr Med J. 1995 Feb;72(2):135-8. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE
       MED/95317232
 AB    Despite an estimated prevalence of 3-5% of HIV infection in Kenya,
       little has been reported on the occurrence of oral lesions amongst the
       afflicted individuals. We report ten cases who presented with orofacial
       lesions and subsequent serological evaluation confirmed them
       seropositive. In the light of the numerous problems facing clinical
       staff in less developed countries, these findings underscore the
       significance of clinical identification of more probable HIV patients on
       the basis of orofacial signs. Continuing education with respect to HIV
       infection through wider dissemination of information on orofacial signs
       to clinical staff especially in the context of invasive care and
       containment of infection are recommended.
 DE    Adult  Case Report  Dental Health Services  Female  Human  HIV
       Infections/BLOOD/*COMPLICATIONS  Kenya  Male  Middle Age  Mouth
       Diseases/*VIROLOGY  Referral and Consultation  JOURNAL ARTICLE

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