Hiv And Gingivitis

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Anti-HIV Meds & Gingivitis/Periodontitis

What is the current information on which anti-hiv drugs, if any, cause or aggravate gingivitis or periodontitis? I'm currently on Viracept and Trizivir....

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Gingivitis and periodontitis are common on the general population and perhaps more common and severe in HIV+ persons. In my experience gum problems usually get better with effective HIV treatment including with the drugs you are taking. Even more... Read more »

Gingivitis and HIV

Dear Dr. Bob,I have been a "hobbyist" for many years against my better judgment and... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

Gingivitis

Is gingivitis an opportunistic infection associated with HIV?... Read more »

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D. »

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Articles

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Sexually Transmitted Infections Among UK Street-Based Sex Workers

The authors conducted an observational study of street-based sex workers who attended a London genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinic between July 1, 2006, and Jan. 31, 2007. In July 2006, a local outreach project developed a weekly drop-in for... Read more »

Study Links Acid Produced From Gum Disease With HIV

A recent study conducted by researchers in Japan found that an acid produced in the mouth because of gum disease might promote the progression of HIV, AFP/ Yahoo! News reports. According to the researchers, the study, which will be published in... Read more »

Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange

Herbal Therapies Used by People Living With HIV: Sanguinaria

Sanguinaria canadensis is commonly called bloodroot. It is a powerful medicinal herb used by Aboriginal healers in North America and was traditionally used to treat respiratory infections, primarily by the Iroquois and Cherokee peoples. It's now... Read more »

United Kingdom: Ulster Treatment Centers Battling an Explosion in Sexual Diseases

Understaffed Northern Ireland genitourinary (GUM) clinics are continuing to see more STDs, including dramatic increases of gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis. Between January and September 2005, there were 53 HIV cases, compared to 63 cases for all... Read more »

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hiv gingivitis

Posted by Anonymous

has anyone here had the linear erythema gingivtis or red band gingivitis at what point in the infection did it occur i had this occur 7 yrs after infection and im not really sure this is red band gingivitis could u tell me if anyone here has had it... Read more »

Gingivitis

Posted by LynnB, 4 Replies

Well I went to my dentist today and they did a measurment of my gums and determined that I have gingivitis. I have had a risk of hiv and tested negative at 4, 7.5 and 12 weeks. I have also read that gingivitis is a early symptoms of hiv. So my... Read more »

Oral sex and gingivitis?

Posted by grcboy28, 2 Replies

I have a new girlfriend. We've been dated now for about 3 mos. We always use condoms and so far none has broken. I found out that she has had a few partners in the past, about 15. I may be a little reserved but that seemed like a lot to me. ... Read more »

White bands?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I've read that red bands around the teeth are one of the signs of gingivitis, which may be a sign of HIV infection. But does anyone know what white bands are? Is anybody experiencing this? Just curious..

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