HIV salivary gland disease
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Human immunodeficiency virus salivary gland disease (abbreviated to HIV-SGD,human immunodeficiency virus.
Signs and symptoms
- Gradual enlargement of the major salivary glands, particularly the parotid glands.[3] This swelling may be on one side or both sides, may cause disfigurement and may be painful.[2]
- Xerostomia (dry mouth) with no other cause such as a side effect of medications.[2]
HIV-SGD may be the presenting sign of HIV infection.[3] There may also be xerophthalmia (dry eyes) and arthralgia (joint pain), similar to Sjögren syndrome.[3]
Epidemiology
HIV-SGD is more prevalent in HIV positive children than HIV positive adults,highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), HIV-SGD has increased.[2]
References
- ^ ISBN 978-1-55009-345-2.
- ^ PMID 21441486.
- ^ ISBN 978-1-60406-537-4.
- PMID 1549310.