Oral health among HIV-positive and HIV-negative children in Phnom Penh, Cambodia: a cross-sectional study

• Main Authors: Sumiyo Okawa (Author), Siyan Yi (Author), Kimiyo Kikuchi (Author), Junko Yasuoka (Author), Sovannary Tuot (Author), Pheak Chhoun (Author), Makoto Murayama (Author), Sokunthea Yem (Author), Sothearith Eng (Author), Chantheany Huot (Author), Seiichi Morokuma (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMJ Publishing Group, 2021-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background HIV-positive children are at high risk for oral mucosal disorders. Additionally, their low immune status is associated with dental caries. However, little is known about how their dental caries and related risk factors, such as salivary flow, salivary pH level and oral health-related qual...