Table 1. Demographic, clinical, and immunological characteristics of children in the HIV-1–infected and control groups.
| Variable | HIV-1-infected subjects | Control subjects |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years), mean (range) | 9.58 (6-12) | 9.04 (7-12) |
| Sex | Male 22 (45.8%) | Male 23 (47.9%) |
| Female 26 (54.2%) | Female 25 (52.1%) | |
| HAART | Yes, 34 (70.8%) | |
| No, 14 (29.2%) | ||
| <200; 9 (18.7%) | ||
| CD4+ count (cells/μL) | 200-499; 14 (29.2%) | |
| >500; 25 (52.1%) | ||
| Gingivitis | Yes, 35 (72.9%) | Yes, 16 (33.3%) |
| No, 13(27.1%) | No, 32 (66.7%) | |
| Oral findings | ||
| Candidosis | n = 4 | -1 |
| Linear gingival erythema | n = 5 | - |
| Angular cheilitis | n = 1 | - |
| Oral ulcer | n = 1 | - |
HAART = highly active antiretroviral therapy;
1
-: absence of symptoms.