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Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research



    Zidovudine Induced Oral Hyperpigmentation Among Hiv Patients In Kodagu region of India: A Clinico Epidemiological Study.


    Dr. Deepa Venkatesh, Dr. Sagar Gopalakrishna, Dr. Krishnaveni, Dr. Dhyan Kushalappa P B
    JCDR. 2023: 2285-2290

    Abstract

    Objective: The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of oral pigmentation caused by Zidovudine in individuals with HIV infection in the Kodagu region of India. Methods: The study included a total of 91 HIV-infected individuals who were undergoing treatment with Zidovudine. Thorough muco-cutaneous examinations were conducted to assess the presence of oral pigmentation. The location of the pigmented lesions, the duration since their appearance, and the duration of treatment were carefully documented. Subsequently, all the collected data were recorded and subjected to statistical analysis

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    Volume 14 Issue 12

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