By

• NS Yadav  MDS, Director, PG Studies and, Professor of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Rama Dental College and Hospital, Kanpur 208 024, Formerly, Asst. Professor, Govt. Dental College, Hyderabad, Principal, JSS Dental College, Mysore, Principal, Army College of Dental Sciences, Secunderabad, Principal, Peoples College of Dental Sciences, Bhopal, Principal, Panineeya Inst. of Dental Sciences, Hyderabad
• Rupam Sinha MDS, Reader in Oral Medicine and Radiology, Gurunanak Inst. of Dental Sciences, Kolkata

AIDS is one of the most dreadful diseases which are present worldwide. Its prevalence is increasing day by day now. It is present in this world since the time of sushruta that was in 800 BC. The most common cause of AIDS throughout the world is HIV 1 and 2. HIV has been further classified into several subtypes. There are several modes of transmission through HIV virus can spread and can cause infection to the healthy individual. HIV infection leads to several systemic, pediatric and oral manifestations which can help in early diagnosis of this dreadful disease so that prompt treatment to the patient can be given. But as we all know that till date there is no cure of AIDS so for this disease only one phrase works best that is prevention is better then cure.

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