Microbial characteristics of dental caries in HIV positive individuals

• Main Authors: Dunstan Kalanzi (Author), Harriet Mayanja-Kizza (Author), Damalie Nakanjako (Author), Fred Semitala (Author), Gerald Mboowa (Author), Muhammad Mbabali (Author), Edgar Kigozi (Author), Fred Ashaba Katabazi (Author), Ivan Sserwadda (Author), David P. Kateete (Author), Beatrice Achan (Author), Nelson K. Sewankambo (Author), Adrian Muwonge (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2022-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundDental caries is a multifactorial disease that affects many people. Even though microorganisms play a crucial role in causing dental caries, diagnosis is routinely macroscopic. In order to improve early detection especially in HIV patients who are disproportionately affected, there is need...