Purpose: This study was conduct with an objective to compare between the knowledge and attitude of private public universities’ dental students regarding HIV, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
 Methodology: An online questionnaire used collect data from universities. Questionnaire pre-coded included closed ended questions. Data analyzed by IBS SPSS version 21. Descriptive statistics such as frequencie...

Background: Intestinal protozoa transmitted by food are the most common opportunistic parasites among the HIV+/AIDS patients. As, there is no report about prevalence of food-borne intestinal parasites in such patients in Yazd, so this study was performed to determine the prevalence of intestinal protozoa in the HIV+/AIDS patients in comparison with HIV- individuals. Methods: A case-control stu...

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a significant public health problem caused by infection with the human virus (HIV). The most common cause of death in AIDS patients opportunistic various microorganisms. Intestinal protozoa, such as Enterocytozoon bieneusi, are prevalent yet difficult to treat. This review will provide an overview HIV/AIDS mixed bieneusi discussing introduction, epid...

conclusion upon these results, immigration and family deprivation are potent risk factors for occurrence of infection results among 274 patients with hiv infection/aids (224 male and 50 female) in sistan and baluchestan province in southeast of iran, 65 cases (41 male, 24 female) were from saravan (a city in sistan and baluchestan). out of 41 men with hiv/aids in saravan, 21 cases had a history...

Introduction: Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a worldwide infection. Because of the vast array of manifestations of AIDS and its many atypical presentations, it is becoming increasingly challenging for clinicians to accurately diagnose new lesions. Materials and Methods: In a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted from 2007 to 2010, 50 patients with a proven human immunodefici...

purpose : up to 70% of patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (aids) have aids-related ocular involvements which may severely affect their quality of life caused by visual impairment. this study was designed to investigate the ocular manifestations in patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus (hiv). methods : in this case series study, 41 hiv positive patients were investiga...

Background: Inattention to symptoms of mental disorders and substance abuse in patients with HIV/AIDS and other at-risk groups, may lead to irreversible damages. The purpose of this study was to compare the psychopathological dimensions in substance abusers with and without HIV/AIDS and healthy matched groups. Methods: In a cross-sectional and analytical study, selected samples (by available, c...

Background: HIV Positive or AIDS is a complex disease that weakens the immune system and causes infection. Moreover, since in most societies it is known as a social taboo, all aspects of a patient's life being particularly affected with HIV. Also, AIDS is not only a health issue but also a social problem as well. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of spiritual treatment on ...

introduction: acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (aids) is a worldwide infection. because of the vast array of manifestations of aids and its many atypical presentations, it is becoming increasingly challenging for clinicians to accurately diagnose new lesions. materials and methods: in a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted from 2007 to 2010, 50 patients with a proven human immunodefici...