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DOCN M94A2647
TI AIDS in odontologic pediatrics: diagnostic definition.
DT 9412
AU Teles G; Perez MA; Souza I; Ferreira S; Oliveira R; Fonseca R; Bastos G;
Dental School/NESC/IPPMG/Brazil.
SO Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):257 (abstract no. PB0458). Unique
Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94369928
AB OBJECTIVE: AIDS in pediatric patients has risen steeply in Brazil in the
last few years. Our objective is to derive a case definition of AIDS
based on simple signs/symptoms commonly seen in odontologic practice.
METHODS: A case-control study was carried out. After written consent,
all children were submitted to a through questionnaire, aiming signs,
symptoms, oral lesions, past diagnoses and a odontologic exam. Chart
review was performed in order to cover any lapse during interview.
Controls were randomly selected from outpatient clinic, excluding those
with immunosupression. RESULTS: Preliminary results shows that males had
similar distribution (44.4%) as females. Mean age was 4.8 years; mean
weight at birth for HIV+ children was 3,098 grams (SD = 600.5). Most
relevant past medical history included urinary infection (24%), diarrhea
(80%), candidiasis (16.7%), otitis (65.4%), pneumonia (60%), herpetic
lesions (25%), anemia (75%). T4 count (< 20%) was found in 75% of HIV+
children. Most prevalent oral manifestations included lymphadenopathy
(34.6%) and pseudomembranous candidiasis (30%) and parotid gland
enlargement (30%). CONCLUSIONS: Although our data is based on
preliminary results of 60 children this is an ongoing case-control
study, that will help to create a case definition for AIDS, to be used
on odontological practice.
DE AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections/*DIAGNOSIS/EPIDEMIOLOGY Brazil
Child, Preschool *Developing Countries Female Follow-Up Studies
Human HIV Seropositivity/*DIAGNOSIS/EPIDEMIOLOGY HIV Seroprevalence
Infant Infant, Newborn Male Mouth Diseases/*DIAGNOSIS/EPIDEMIOLOGY
Support, Non-U.S. Gov't MEETING ABSTRACT
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).