TITLE:
Otorhinolaryngology Diseases in HIV-Positive Patients: 208 Cases at the Donka National Hospital
AUTHORS:
Abdoulaye Keita, Ibrahima Diallo, Mamadou Aliou Diallo, Mamadou Mouctar Ramata Diallo, Sayon Kourouma, Fofana Mamady, Alpha Oumar Barry, Mohamed Casimir Kaman, Abdoulaye 1 Bayo, Mohamed Karfalla Kaba, Fodé Alpha Doumbouya, Mamadou Saliou Sow
KEYWORDS:
Otorhinolaryngology Diseases, Epidemiology, HIV/AIDS, Diagnosis, Sub-Saharan Africa
JOURNAL NAME:
International Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery,
Vol.12 No.1,
January
11,
2023
ABSTRACT: Introduction: Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) diseases in patients
living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired
Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/ AIDS)
are relatively common and of concern to ENT specialists and other health
professionals. Aim: It was to describe the epidemiological and diagnostic aspects of ENT and
cervicofacial diseases in patients living with HIV/ AIDS. Material and Methods: This was a
descriptive study with prospective data collection, conducted over a period of
six months (September 16, 2019 to March 16,
2020), carried out at the ENT and Infectious Diseases Departments of the Donka
National Hospital. Results: Of 522 HIV-positive patients, 208 (39.8%)
presented with ENT diseases. Women represented 62.5% with a sex ratio of 0.6.
The mean age was 42.21 years with extremes of 16 and 64 years. Housewives were
the most represented (29.8%). Married people were the most affected (76.4%).
Cervical involvement was present in 7.7% of patients. Otologic involvement
accounted for 43.7%. Oral cavity and pharyngolaryngeal involvement
accounted for 50.9%. Nasosinus involvement accounted for 55.7%. HIV type I was
the most common (99.5%). Conclusion: Otorhinolaryngology diseases were
frequent in HIV positive patients. They may constitute the first reason for
consultation. However, these ENT diseases remain in appendix of the opportunistic
diseases of HIV/AIDS taking the front stage.