1. Salivary biochemical parameters in people living with HIV on ART and dental caries: a cross-sectional study in Monastir, Tunisia
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Latifa Berrezouga, Ikbel Kooli, Wafa Marrakchi, Fadoua Neffati, Fadhel Najjar, and Mohamed Chakroun
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HIV/AIDS ,Antiretroviral Therapy ,Saliva ,Dental Caries ,Cross-sectional Study ,Tunisia ,Dentistry ,RK1-715 - Abstract
Abstract Background Studies regarding salivary biochemical parameters and dental caries in adult people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) are scanty. Aim: To investigate salivary biochemical parameters and dental caries in adult PLWHA who are on antiretroviral therapy (ART) and compare the findings with people negative for HIV infection. Methods The study included 50 HIV positive individuals as a test group (TG) and 50 HIV negative individuals as a control group (CG). Dental examination was performed according to WHO guidelines to assess DMFT. Digital panoramic radiographs were taken to detect additional infectious foci. Non-stimulated saliva was collected between 9 and 12 a. m for 5 min to evaluate 18 biochemical parameters and salivary flow rate (SFR). Parametric and non parametric tests were used according to data distribution. The level of significance was set at p
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- 2024
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