Clinical analysis of 31 cases with AIDS associated oral candidiasis

VernacularTitle:艾滋病合并口腔念珠菌病31例临床分析
Author: Qian FU ; Jiang XIAO ; Hongxin ZHAO ; Nan LIU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: AIDS; Oral candidiasis; Oral
From: Journal of Practical Stomatology 2014;(6):839-841
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective:To study the clinical features and treatment outcome of AIDS associated oral candidiasis.Methods:The clinical data of 31 cases with AIDSassociated oral candidiasis from 201209 to 201303 were studied retrospectively,including general data,clinical features,oral manifestation,CD4 cell count,opportunistic infections,and antifungal therapy outcome,etc.Results:CD4cell count ＜200 cell/μl was found in 30 cases,AIDSrelated multiple opportunistic infection was observed in 29 cases.30 cases hadpseudomembranous candidiasis,1 cases had erythematous candidiasis and 2 cases had pseudomembranous candidiasis with angular candidiasis.After antifungal treatment,the lesion of 8 cases reduced,that of 23 cases disappeared completely,lesion relapse after drugwithdrawal happened in 3 cases.Conclusion:AIDSassociated oral candidiasis was more common in AIDS patients with CD4 ＜200cells/μl,the main clinical form is pseudomembranous type,and with multiple opportunistic infections.The antifungal treatment is effective for the patients.