Abstract
Introduction: The presence of oral manifestations in HIV positive individuals is quite common. Xerostomia appears as one of the most frequent problems and may lead to a reduction in the quality of life of this population. Objective: This study was a critical review of the relationship between xerostomia and HIV infection, to attract the attention of dentists on the importance of dental care to these patients. Material and method: We included articles published between 2000 and 2009, indexed in PUBMED database. The descriptors used were "HIV" and "xerostomia", the exclusion criteria adopted were: the absence of these descriptors associated, non-location of the full-text, articles based on case studies or case series and the absence of the abstract in the database. Result: Based on studies in the review, it can be said that the xerostomia is a common manifestation of HIV infection, predisposing the patient to several other oral problems. Among the risk factors for its occurrence it was reported: low counts of CD4+ T cells, high plasma viral load, the use of some medications and antiretroviral therapy. Conclusion: The HIV/AIDS can change the salivary glands, and were considered important risk factors for the occurrence of xerostomia the presence of didanosine and the drug class which corresponds to protease inhibitors in antiretroviral therapy.
Highlights
The presence of oral manifestations in HIV positive individuals is quite common
Foram considerados: a ausência dos descritores HIV e xerostomia associados; a não localização do texto completo; os artigos baseados em estudos de caso ou série de casos, e a ausência do resumo na base de dados
E AIDS: em ambos os grupos,usuários de drogas) na região de Perm (Rússia)
Summary
Os descritores utilizados foram HIV e xerostomia, sendo adotados como critérios de exclusão: a ausência dos referidos descritores associados, a não localização do texto completo, os artigos baseados em estudos de caso ou série de casos, e a ausência do resumo na base de dados. Resultado: Com base nos estudos incluídos na revisão, pode-se afirmar que a xerostomia é uma manifestação comum da infecção pelo HIV, predispondo o paciente a vários outros problemas bucais. Dentre os fatores de risco para a sua ocorrência, foram relacionados: as baixas contagens de células T CD4+, a alta carga viral plasmática, o uso de alguns medicamentos e a terapia antirretroviral. Importantes fatores de risco foram considerados para ocorrência de xerostomia: a presença da didanosina e da classe de medicamentos que corresponde aos inibidores de protease na terapia antirretroviral. Descritores: AIDS; HIV; saliva; terapia antirretroviral de alta atividade; xerostomia
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