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A QUESTION ABOUT THRUSH... Nov 28, 2002 A QUICKQUESTION FOR YOU. AT WHAT STAGE DOES THRUSH (ERYTHEMATOUS OR PSEUDOMEMBRANOUS CANDIDIASIS)STARTS TO APPEAR IN HIV SETTING? IS IT AT THE ACUTE STAGE (ARS), EARLY STAGE 1-3 YEARS, OR THE MID TO LATE STAGE, ON NO MEDICATIONS AS OF YET. THANK-YOU. |
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Response from Dr. Frascino
 Hello, Thrush can be a sign of a weakened or deteriorating immune system. Consequently, it would occur when the immune system becomes deficient enough to allow this opportunistic infection to occur. It's not a question of time, but rather of immune competence. That said, it generally takes many years for HIV to cause enough immune deficiency to allow opportunistic infections to manifest themselves. The fact that you are on no medications yet leads me to assume your immune function (CD4 count) is still fairly good. Right? If so, thrush shouldn't be much of a problem. Also, it's worth noting that thrush can occur as a consequence of using antibiotics, and also in association with other illnesses or conditions that cause immune suppression, such as cancer, chemotherapy, etc. Stay well. Dr. Bob |
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