Abstract:
Objective: Skin manifestations are common clinical features among HIV positive patients. The aim of this study was to document skin manifestations and their relationships with CD4 cell counts among HIV positive patients in Sanandaj. Methodology: This was a descriptive study. The patients were examined for skin disorders by a dermatologist and CD4 counts were obtained from the patient`s medical records. Independent samples T test were used for data analysis. Results: In this study 66 (94.3%) patients had at least one skin problem. Fungal infections were the most common cause. The eight most common types of mucocutaneous problems were gingivitis, pallor, itching, photosensitivity, seborrheic dermatitis, candidiasis, folliculitis and tinea versicolor. The most common manifestation was gingivitis. Mean CD4 cell counts were lower in individuals with viral and bacterial skin diseases (P
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114-117
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Journal: Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, Volume: 24, Issue: 1, Year: 2008