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Human Immunodeficiency Virus in Periodontal Treatment - A Review Article

Dr. Noufa. M, Dr. P. Bhuvaneswari, Dr. Thamaraiselvi

Abstract: The human immunodeficiency virus is a retrovirus belonging to the family lentiviruses which causes AIDS in humans. Since the identification of this extensive research has been done on HIV to understand its life cycle, routes of transmission, pathogenesis of AIDS and possible cure for the disease. The main reason because of which the successful treatment of HIV infection is so difficult is ?its rapid rate of evolutionary change. The WHO and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have published guidelines regarding the definition and clinical stages of the disease, which classifies patients by the status of their symptoms and manifestations of immunodeficiency. An in - depth understanding of AIDS and its oral manifestations is important for appropriate management of oral lesions in patients infected with HIV.

Keywords: HIV, AIDS, retrovirus, transmission, treatment

Edition: Volume 13 Issue 3, March 2024

Pages: 1731 - 1734

DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/MR24326132154

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