Many patients with HIV infection develop dermatological conditions at some point in the course of the disease.
Bacterial infection: Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcal species
Mycobacterial disease: M. tuberculosis
Fungal infection: oral and oesophageal candidiasis, penicillinosis, Cryptococcus neoformans.
Viral infection: Herpes simplex and varicella zoster virus, cytomegalovirus, molluscum
Infestations: Scabies (Norwegian variant)
Non infectious disorders: Kaposi’s sarcoma, drug eruptions, folliculitis |
Summary of treatment for oral and oesophageal infections
| |
1st line treatment |
gingivitis |
oral hygiene
metronidazole 400 mg bd. |
oral candidiasis |
1% gentian violet
topical antifungals
(e.g. nystatin oral suspension) |
oesophageal candidiasis |
nystatin oral suspension 5 x day
then
ketaconazole 200 mg for 14 days
or
fluconazole 400 mg stat |
herpes simplex mouth ulcers |
1% gentian violet
aciclovir 400-800 mg 5 x day |
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