HIV/AIDS: Etiology and Oral Manifestations

Part 4. Clinical Manifestations and Treatment

Part 1. Etiology and Epidemiology of HIV and AIDS

Part 2. HIV Transmission and Infection Control

Part 3. Testing and Counseling

Oral Signs of HIV
Infection

The Natural History of
HIV Infection

How HIV Works in the
Body

The Importance of
Access to Medical Care

Tuberculosis, Other
Sexually Transmitted
Diseases and Hepatitis
B and C

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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How HIV Works in the Body

The original case definition of HIV infection was based on the clinical symptoms seen in men. In 1993, the CDC revised the classification system for HIV infection and expanded the case definition for AIDS to include invasive cervical cancer, obviously a condition found only in women. Since 1993, researchers have reported further differences in the way that HIV affects men, women and children.

HIV infection seems to affect many body systems. It is well known that HIV infection causes a gradual, pronounced decline in the immune system's functioning. People with HIV are at risk for a wide variety of illnesses both common and exotic.

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