Is HIV/AIDS a communicable disease?

Oral health and communicable diseases. HIV/AIDS and oral health. The HIV/AIDS epidemic is one of the most serious to affect humanity. By the end of 2007, some 33 million people worldwide were living with HIV, and millions had died of AIDS. read more

This final rule stated that, “While HIV infection is a serious health condition, it is not a communicable disease that is a significant public health risk for introduction, transmission, and spread to the US population through casual contact.”1 The final rule has been effective as of January 4, 2010. read more

Identification of the most indicative oral manifestations of HIV/AIDS. Involvement of oral health personnel in the documentation of HIV/AIDS to ensure appropriate medical evaluation, prevention and treatment. Training of other health professionals on how to screen for oral lesions and extra-oral manifestations. read more

HIV/AIDS can be transmitted to others by * Sexual transmission, with the resulting disease being called sexually transmitted disease. * Vertical transmission, directly from the mother to an embryo, fetus or baby during pregnancy or childbirth. read more