Abstract
Awareness Of Management Of Children With HIV Among Dental Students
Highlights
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is grouped to the genus Lentivirus with in the family of Retroviridae, subfamily Orthoretrovirinae
The clinical management of HIV-1 largely consisted of prophylaxis against common opportunistic pathogens and managing AIDS-related illnesses
The results observed in our study showed that awareness and knowledge of management of children with HIV among dental students were high
Summary
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is grouped to the genus Lentivirus with in the family of Retroviridae, subfamily Orthoretrovirinae. Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge and awareness of management of HIV children among dental students. Questionnaire includes email address, questions about primary prophylaxis for HIV children, why prophylaxis is given, alternative of prophylactic drug, and their side effects. Results: The results observed in our study showed that awareness and knowledge of management of children with HIV among dental students were high. Dental students were not aware of side effect of primary prophylactic drug Cotrimoxazole and their purpose in HIV infected children, and the diagnostic test which is recommended for children with HIV. Conclusion: Various awareness programs should be conducted to educate more about management of children with HIV and prophylactic measures for HIV infected children among the dental students.
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