HIV/AIDS is now increasingly being viewed not as a fatal and acute
disease, but as a chronic disease that, while it cannot be cured, can be
managed. The progression from HIV infection to AIDS varies considerably
among individuals, it is faster and more severe in children, due to the
immaturity of the immune system. Given the increasing frequency of
paediatric HIV infection, all dental health care providers should
familiarize themselves with the early diagnosis of pathological
conditions of the oral cavity and recommend management strategies for
the treatment of such children. This paper aims to unfold the role of a
dentist in the management of such pediatric patient and prevention of
the spread of infection. To read the whole article, please visit the link
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