Correlation of CD CD 4 count with cariogenic oral flora indicators and dental caries in HIV HIV ‐seropositive children undergoing antiretroviral therapy in Mangaluru, South India

摘要

Abstract Aim The aim of the present study was to compare the association of CD 4 count with cariogenic oral flora indicators and dental caries in HIV ‐seropositive children receiving antiretroviral therapy ( ART ). Methods A descriptive study was conducted among HIV ‐seropositive children receiving ART at Snehasadan Camillian Care and Support Center HIV / AIDS in Mangaluru, India. Demographic details and r recent CD 4 counts were recorded. For dental caries, the Decayed, Missing, Filled Teeth ( DMFT )/decayed, missing, filled/decayed, extracted, filled index was used. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 22. Spearman's correlation was used to correlate CD 4 count with dental caries and cariogenic oral flora indicators (mutans streptococci and lactobacilli). Results The study population comprised 35 patients. Dental caries prevalence was 54.1% in deciduous teeth and 41.2% in permanent teeth. Age and DMFT showed a significant, positive correlation; age and dmft showed a negative correlation ( P? ? .05). A weak, negative correlation was found between age and Streptococcus mutans ( S.?mutans ), and also CD 4 count; S.?mutans and CD 4 count and dmft were not found to be statistically significant ( P? ? .05). Conclusion No statistically‐significant correlation was found between CD 4 count and cariogenic oral flora indicators in HIV ‐positive patients. The presence of a minimum number of restored teeth compared to decayed teeth suggests a lack of dental care being given to HIV ‐positive patients.