Oral and dermatologic manifestations of HIV infection

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Because an estimated 1 million persons in the United States are infected with HIV, all physicians, especially those in primary care, need to be able to recognize the protean manifestations of the disease and make a diagnosis as early as possible. In this article, Drs Jewell and Sweet review the mucocutaneous conditions that occur in patients with HIV infection and discuss diagnostic clues and treatment.

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Mary E. Jewell

Mary E. Jewell, MD Dr Jewell is a family physician in private practice in Colorado Springs. She previously served as director of the Wyoming AIDS Education and Training Center while associated with the University of Wyoming Family Practice Residency Program at Casper.

Donna E. Sweet

Donna E. Sweet, MD Dr Sweet is professor, department of internal medicine, University of Kansas School of Medicine—Wichita, and director, Kansas AIDS Education and Training Center, Wichita. She has extensive experience in the care of HIV-infected patients and often lectures on the topic.