1. Oral manifestations are among the earliest signs of HIV infection. Conditions like oral candidiasis, oral hairy leukoplakia, and Kaposi's sarcoma are strongly associated with HIV.
2. Other less common conditions include necrotizing gingivitis/periodontitis, infections by Mycobacterium tuberculosis or M. avium-intracellulare, and salivary gland diseases.
3. The progression of oral lesions correlates with declining CD4 counts and worsening immune suppression in patients with HIV/AIDS.