People with HIV and AIDS have several oral problems because their immune system is weakened. Their body is not capable of fighting off infection and any changes in the status of the immunity are reflected in their oral health. The mouth experiences dryness, enlargement of the lymph nodes which is referred as lymphadenopathy, thrush or oral candiasis, hairy leukoplakia coupled with viral infection or Epstein-Barr virus, Kaposi’s sarcoma, periodontal disease, swelling of the salivary glands, viral sores and warts and canker sores.

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