This document summarizes common oral manifestations of HIV infection and their importance in diagnosis and treatment. Key points include: - Oral cavities can reveal early signs of HIV infection through fungal, viral, bacterial, and neoplastic lesions. Common early signs are oral candidiasis and recurrent herpes. - Lesions may indicate falling CD4+ T cell counts and progression of HIV infection. Oral exams can help diagnose and stage HIV. - Treatment involves addressing underlying opportunistic infections aggressively to control symptoms and decrease patient suffering, while prevention emphasizes safe practices for dental surgeons due to risk of transmission.

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3. Fungal lesions Viral Bacterial Neoplastic Minor oral ulcers

18. BACTERIAL INFECTION Periodontal Disease Necrotising ulcerative periodontitis - Rapid and severe course Linear gingival erythema – relative mild form

30. PREVENTION Teach ABC of AIDS prevention A bstrain B e faithful Use C ondom Dental Surgeons – High risk category - use gloves, Goggles, Facemask. Every patient is HIV positive until other wise proved.

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