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Angular Cheilitis, decreased immuunsystem means hiv?
Sep 23, 2001
To doctor Reznik.
Im worried about what I think I have allreaddy 4 weeks: Angular Chleilitis (inflammation and small sores, corners of the mouth, not severe, but still going on.)
I read several reasons AC can occur. I can throw away them all (for my situation) exept one: decreased immuunsystem.
And that makes me thinking and scaring about hiv.
I do have only these small risks for hiv-infection:
My urethra in contact with somebodys precum and sperm or precum on somebodys vinger came in contact with my anus
(no penetration.)
I have kissed a person I know he is hiv+ and he had sores at his mouthcorners (herpes or AC)
My question: Can you get AC this way?
Can one have an decreased immuunesystem not by hiv?
Can stress play a role?
I had stress, but in the period I became to feel well, it started, and now Im in stress again.
I hope so you can help me to relativate this issue for me, as I`m constantly thinking about hiv.
THANKS.
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Response from Dr. Reznik
There are several reasons why a person can present with angular cheilitis including trauma, reduced vertical dimension of occlusion (the result of wearing your teeth or denture down), licking your lips on a cold winter day, immunocompromsing conditions such as HIV, diabetes, etc. Actually, angular cheilitis is frequently seen in the general population and is by no means indicative of HIV infection.
As I always state, if you are concerned about your HIV status, please take the time to be tested.
Sincerely,
DR
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