HIV/AIDS: Etiology and Oral Manifestations

Part 1. Etiology and Epidemiology of HIV and AIDS

Definition of HIV and
AIDS

HIV Strains and
Subtypes

How HIV Impacts the
Human Body

Time Frames Related to
HIV Infection

Epidemiology of HIV and
AIDS

Part 2. HIV Transmission and Infection Control

Part 3. Testing and Counseling

Part 4. Clinical Manifestations and Treatment

Part 5. Ethical and Legal Issues

Part 6. Psychosocial Issues

Conclusion

Glossary

Appendix - HIV (Dental Management of the HIV-Infected Patient)

Resources

References

Post Examination

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HIV Strains and Subtypes

HIV has divided into two primary strains: HIV-1 and HIV-2. HIV-1 is found throughout the world. HIV-2 is found primarily in West Africa, where the virus may have been in circulation since the 1960s - 1970s.

Both HIV-1 and HIV-2 have several subtypes. It is virtually certain that more undiscovered subtypes are in existence now. It is also probable that more HIV subtypes will evolve in the future. As of 2001, blood testing in the United States can detect both strains and all known subtypes of HIV.

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