Oral Path Exam 3 - HIV Flashcards
HIV is a _________ virus
ss-RNA
What are the 2 types of HIV?
HIV-1 (worldwide)
HIV-2 (west Africa)
Eastern/Southern Africa cases account for greater than _______% of people living with HIV worldwide
50%
The HIV virus is in most ________ ________
body fluids
How is HIV transmitted?
Sexual contact
Injection drug use
What is the incidence rate of HIV infection?
Blacks > hispanics > whites
What is the occupational risk of HIV infection?
0.3% percutaneous
0.09% mucous membrane
What are the target cells of HIV?
CD4+ helper T cells
Macrophages
HIV binds through _________ and ________ with CD4+ and CCR4/CCR5 interaction. ________ is reverse transcribed into DNA which integrates into the host genome
gp41 and gp120; RNA
In HIV, what occurs with decrease in CD4+ helper T cells, leading to decreased response to fungi, viruses, and encapsulated bacteria?
Cell lysis or latency
How long after exposure would you expect the following clinical presentation of HIV?
Acute retroviral syndrome, followed by latency
1-6 weeks post-exposure
How long after exposure would you expect the following clinical presentation of HIV?
Increased viremia
Decreased CD4+ helper T cells
AIDS-related complex + opportunistic infections
10 years post-exposure
T/F: In HIV, latency can be established within the first few days of infection. 80% risk reduction for infection if post-exposure prophylaxis (2 drugs x 4 weeks) given within hours of exposure
True
What are the following symptoms associated with?
Chronic fever
Weight loss
Diarrhea
Oral candidiasis
Herpes zoster
Oral hairy leukoplakia
AIDS-related complex (ARC)
What are the bacterial opportunistic infections in HIV?
Mycobacteria (like TB)
What are the viral opportunistic infections in HIV?
CMV
HSV
What are the fungal opportunistic infections in HIV?
Pneumocystis jiroveci (fungal pneumonia)
Cryptococcus meningitis
What are the protozoal opportunistic infections in HIV?
CNS toxoplasmosis
What are the neurologic dysfunctions in HIV?
Seizures
Dementia
HIV is diagnosed by a screening test, followed by a ____________ ________
Western blot
Which diagnosis method for HIV?
Enzyme immunoassay or rapid antibody test
Screening test
The screening test for HIV only works if the pt has had _______________, which is 3-12 weeks post-exposure
seroconversion
What is the AIDS defining criteria? (ON EXAM)
CD4+ T cell count < 200/mL
CD4+ T cell < 14% of total lymphocytes
AIDS-defining condition
How is HIV treated?
Combination antiretroviral therapy (cART)
(targets RT, protease, fusion, integrase, and CCR5)
T/F: The tx goal for HIV is for the viral load to be “undetectable” or at least < 50 copies/mL
True
What may be the first sign of HIV infection?
Oral lesions
What is the most common oral manifestation of HIV infection?
Oral candidiasis
T/F: All subtypes of oral candidiasis may be seen in HIV
True
What is the tx for oral candidiasis in HIV?
Clotrimazole
Fluconazole
What should you do if you see recurrent oral candidiasis infections in an undiagnosed pt?
Refer for HIV testing
What does the PAS stain highlight in HIV?
Hyphae + yeast forms
Which lesion associated with HIV?
Red, linear band at marginal gingiva that extends 2-3 mm apically
Linear gingival erythema
Which lesion associated with HIV?
Spontaneous bleeding, petechiae may be noted
Linear gingival erythema
Which lesion associated with HIV?
Lack of response to improved OH
Linear gingival erythema
Which lesion associated with HIV?
Rxn to subgingival bacteria or unusual pattern of candidiasis has been suggested (most cases respond to antifungals)
Linear gingival erythema
Which lesion associated with HIV?
Similar to that seen in non-immunocompromised pts: loss of interdental papillae w/o bone loss, bleeding, pain, halitosis
Necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (NUG)
Which lesion associated with HIV?
May be seen in a setting of relatively few apparent local factors
Necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis
Necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis
Which lesion associated with HIV?
Similar to NUG (pain, bleeding, edema) but with extensive bone loss
Necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis (NUP)
Which lesion associated with HIV?
May be multifocal or generalized
Necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis
Which lesion associated with HIV?
Don’t see deep pocketing due to gingival necrosis as the bone is lost
Necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis
Which lesion associated with HIV?
Extensive destruction of gingiva, periodontal bone, adjacent soft tissue and deeper osseous structures
Necrotizing stomatitis
Which lesion associated with HIV?
Tx = extensive debridement, systemic antibiotics, close follow-up, possible additional debridement
Necrotizing stomatitis
Which lesion associated with HIV?
Most are HIV infected or other immunocompromised; rare in healthy pts
Hairy leukoplakia
Which lesion associated with HIV?
Non-removable white plaques of the lateral tongue
Hairy leukoplakia
Which lesion associated with HIV?
Caused by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV); often there is superimposed candidiasis
Hairy leukoplakia
Which lesion associated with HIV?
No tx necessary, will resolve if pt is on effective cART
Hairy leukoplakia
Which lesion associated with HIV?
In US, primarily associated with HIV infection w/ decreasing incidence
Kaposi sarcoma
Which lesion associated with HIV?
Caused by human herpes virus 8 (HHV-8), high titers in saliva, and oral/oropharyngeal tropic
Kaposi sarcoma
Which lesion associated with HIV?
Skin or visceral involvement, with 70% of AIDS-related having oral involvement on the palate, gingiva, or tongue
Kaposi sarcoma
Which lesion associated with HIV?
Reddish-purple, flat or nodular; usually multiple lesions noted
Kaposi sarcoma
Which lesion associated with HIV?
Tx = often regresses with effective cART
For non-responsive lesions = topical therapy, excision, intralesional chemo (5 yr survival = 70%)
Kaposi sarcoma
Which lesion associated with HIV?
Generalized, non-tender lymphadenopathy; cervical lymph nodes are frequently affected, including posterior cervical nodes
Persistent lymphadenopathy
Which lesion associated with HIV?
Other causes of lymphadenopathy may have to be ruled out before associating with HIV
Persistent lymphadenopathy
Which lesion associated with HIV?
Most common malignancy in AIDS population
AIDS-related lymphoma
Which lesion associated with HIV?
Usually extra-nodal in CNS or GI tract
AIDS-related lymphoma
Which lesion associated with HIV?
Oral examples may resemble kaposi sarcoma; also can involve bone, appearing as diffuse bone loss
AIDS-related lymphoma
Which lesion associated with HIV?
Many cases are associated with EBV
AIDS-related lymphoma
Which lesion associated with HIV?
Usually very aggressive with a poor prognosis (median survival of 3-4 months)
AIDS-related lymphoma
Which lesion associated with HIV?
Bilateral parotid enlargement is typically seen
Salivary gland involvement in HIV
Which lesion associated with HIV?
Due to lymphocytic infiltration of glandular tissue
Salivary gland involvement in HIV
Which lesion associated with HIV?
Accompanied by formation of lymphoepithelial cyst-like changes
Salivary gland involvement in HIV
Which lesion associated with HIV?
Xerostomia may be present
Salivary gland involvement in HIV
What are the HIV-related viral infections?
Herpes simplex
Varicella zoster
EBV
HPV
Which viral lesion in HIV?
Represents reactivation of virus in most cases
Recurrent herpes simplex
Which viral lesion in HIV?
Lesions are more widespread and have an atypical pattern (persistent, painful, diffuse, shallow ulcerations)
Recurrent herpes simplex
Which viral lesion in HIV?
Must be treated w/ acyclovir or one of the acyclovir analogues
Recurrent herpes simplex
Which viral lesion in HIV?
May see in younger than normal patients (under 40 yrs old)
Herpes zoster
Which viral lesion in HIV?
Typically unilateral vesicles and ulcers following trigeminal nerve branches; may show cutaneous spread beyond the expected dermatome
Herpes zoster
Which viral lesion in HIV?
Intense pain, may see bone loss
Herpes zoster
Which viral lesion in HIV?
Seen w/ increased frequency intraorally in HIV+ pts
HPV
Which viral lesion in HIV?
Exophytic lesions, solitary or multiple, may resemble routine squamous papilloma, condyloma, or focal epithelial hyperplasia
HPV
What is the AIDS-defining illness?
Histoplasmosis
What illness associated with AIDS is generally pulmonary, but dissemination to oral mucosa may occur?
Histoplasmosis
What illness associated with AIDS presents as non-healing, painful ulcer?
Histoplasmosis
What illness associated with AIDS may require IV amphotericin B?
Histoplasmosis
What lesion associated with HIV?
Probable immune-mediated etiology
Aphthous-like ulcer
What lesion associated with HIV?
Painful and persistent - may be solitary or multiple
Aphthous-like ulcer
What lesion associated with HIV?
May need to rule out infectious causes
Responds to topical corticosteroids
Aphthous-like ulcer
What lesion associated with HIV?
Caused by pox virus
Molluscum contagiosum
What lesion associated with HIV?
Many more lesions develop compared to non-immunocompromised pt
Molluscum contagiosum
What lesion associated with HIV?
Found on the skin on the face
Molluscum contagiosum
What lesion associated with HIV?
Lesions tend not to regress, unlike their normal course in immune competent people
Molluscum contagiosum
What lesion associated with HIV?
HIV-infected pts have a 2x increased risk and greater risk with increasing immune suppression
Oral squamous cell carcinoma
What lesion associated with HIV?
Same clinical appearance and tx
Oral squamous cell carcinoma
How to tell difference between pyogenic granuloma or peripheral giant cell granuloma and kaposi sarcoma tumor since they look so similar in color?
Pyogenic granuloma or peripheral giant cell granuloma = made of granulation tissue, would expect it to be soft/squishy
Kaposi sarcoma = would be firm
Which AIDS related lesions look similar?
Kaposi sarcoma + lymphoma look alike
Histoplasmosis + NUP look alike