HIV

Question 1

The oral finding most commonly found in children with HIV is?

Answer 1

CANDIDIASIS

followed by changes such as gingivitis and enlargement parotid glands.

Question 2

Difference between Adults and Children with HIV?

Answer 2

MORE SUSCEPTIBLE

Young children have immature immune systems, and if HIV-infected, are particularly susceptible to common childhood and opportunistic infections.

They may experience a rapid progression of HIV disease if treatment is delayed.

Question 3

Leiomyosarcoma and HIV in children

Answer 3

Leiomyosarcoma has become the second most frequent malignancy in children with HIV infection or other immunodeficiency diseases in the United States. Although leiomyosarcoma accounts for only 2% to 4% of childhood soft tissue sarcomas, the prognosis is poor in HIV-infected compared with non-infected patients. The development of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-associated SMT in children with acquired immunodeficiency virus (AIDS) decreases health, reduces quality of life, and often results in death.

Question 4

The most common cause of morbidity and mortality in children with HIV

Answer 4

PNUEMONIA

Question 5

Best treatment for oral lesions in an HIV patient?

Answer 5

Chlorohexidine

Question 6

Common co-occurrence with Candida in immunosupressed patients?

Answer 6

MUCOSITIS
-painful inflammation and ulceration of the mucous membranes lining the digestive tract

Candida can spread to the pharynx and the esophagus and cause severe symptoms such as erosions and ulcerations of the tissues.