This case report reveals the clinical presentation of dental caries in an HIV-infected child, highlighting management in South Africa.
HIV/AIDS remains prevalent in Sub-Saharan Africa with South Africa maintaining the highest number of daily infections and the largest population of individuals living with HIV. Dental caries as an oral disease itself, is highly prevalent in the same epidemiological region. Contemporary literature documents an increased prevalence and severity of dental caries in association with HIV- infection. This case report describes the clinical presentation of dental caries in an HIV-infected child whilst outlining the management undertaken.
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