• Disease-a-month : DM · Sep 2021

    Comparative Study

    Comparison of salivary total protein and electrolyte profile in HIV patients with and without antiretroviral therapy.

    • Pratiksha G Mahajan, Supriya M Kheur, Gundappa D Mahajan, Mohit Kheur, A Thirumal Raj, Shankargouda Patil, and Kamran Habib Awan.
    • Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital, Dr. D. Y Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, India.
    • Dis Mon. 2021 Sep 1; 67 (9): 101165.

    BackgroundSaliva provides a primary defense mechanism against several infectious diseases through its numerous immunological and non-immunological factors. Alteration in the composition of saliva often compromises its defense mechanisms, predisposing the oral cavity to disease entities. HIV patients under antiretroviral therapy (ART) have shown to exhibit altered salivary composition. These changes are postulated to be a result of the effect of ART on the salivary protein and electrolytes levels.ObjectivesThe present study aims to assess the potential difference in the salivary total protein and electrolyte levels in HIV patients with and without ART.MethodsPatients were divided into 3 groups- Group A (HIV-1 positive patient under ART for at least 6 months)-66, Group B (HIV-1 positive patient not started on ART)-66, Group C (HIV negative patients)-66. Saliva samples were collected and evaluated for total salivary protein and electrolyte levels in all the 3 groups.ResultsThere was a statistically significant difference in the salivary protein (p = 0.000) and electrolyte (Sodium, p = 0.000; Potassium, p = 0.039; chlorine, p = 0.027; ionized calcium, p = 0.002) levels among the three groups.ConclusionHIV positive individuals with and without ART have alteration in the salivary composition. Some of these alterations (total protein and iCa levels) are due to the HIV infection, while others (Na, K, Cl) could be due to ART or a combined effect of both. Salivary changes in HIV positive individuals could predispose them to oral diseases. Thus, regular oral examination and prophylactic regimen must be formulated to maintain their oral hygiene and quality of life.Copyright © 2021. Published by Elsevier Inc.

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