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- The study investigates oral health issues among children living with HIV in Bafoussam, Cameroon, highlighting the continued public health challenge posed by HIV even with effective treatment.
- It involved a survey of 163 children, showing high rates of viral suppression; however, many experienced oral health problems such as gingivitis and cavities, with poor dental consultation rates.
- The findings suggest that while HAART is effective, better oral hygiene practices and early treatment initiation are essential to mitigate these health issues.
Article Abstract
Background And Objective: Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has reduced morbidity related to HIV infection, but HIV infection remains a public health in the era of HAART. The aim of this study was to investigate the oral manifestations of children living with HIV in the city of Bafoussam, Cameroon.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out between February and April 2022 on children living with HIV/AIDS. A pretested questionnaire and data capture sheet were used to collect participants' data after an interview and clinical examination.
Results: We recruited 163 children, including 89 (54.6%) boys and 74 (45.4%) girls aged 1-18 years. All participants presented with HIV-1 serology, 143 (88%) at WHO stage 1, all were on HAART, 62 (38%) had been on treatment for six years, 144 (89%) had a viral load of less than 1000 copies/ml, none of the children had an infection opportunistic and only 31.3% were taking cotrimoxazole as prophylaxis, 3 (1.8%) had dermatosis and 20 (12.3%) adenopathies. A third 49 (30%) had mucosal pathologies, 30 (19%) gingivitis, 15 (9%) candidiasis oral, and 40 (24.5%) caries pathology. There was a statistically significant association between viral load and caries pathology. Oral hygiene was poor and 151 (92.6%) of the children had never consulted a dental surgeon.
Conclusion And Global Health Implications: This study reveals that irrespective of compliance with HAART, some oral pathology related to HIV still persists. Therefore, early initiation to HAART and improvement of oral hygiene can further reduce these pathologies.
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