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Salivary biochemical parameters in people living with HIV on ART and dental caries: a cross-sectional study in Monastir, Tunisia.

Latifa BerrezougaIkbel KooliWafa MarrakchiFadoua NeffatiFadhel NajjarMohamed Chakroun
Published in: BMC oral health (2024)
PLWHA have shown an alteration in some salivary parameters, more decayed teeth and less filled teeth. Preventive measures should be implemented to lower dental caries and enhance accessibility to oral care services. In addition, saliva can be utilized to monitor oral and general health status among PLWHA on ART.
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