Are White Patches That Are On My Toungue A Sign Of HIV

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White patches on back of throat! Help!

Hello to you. My ? is why do i have white patches on very back of throat and red bumps on the thing on the roof of my mouth that looks like a punching bag? Have been tested for aids, and was negative, but that was more than a year ago. While...

Response from Bruce Dezube, M.D.

Harvard Medical School

If all your HIV tests are negative, then most likely you do not have HIV. Have you had a throat culture performed?? White patches can often be a sign of thrush (a fungal infection). Could you have a sexually transmitted infection? Have you had oral... Read more »

White patches on sides of tonuge?

HiCan you tell me what this condition could be. I'm postive and not taking medications. If I... Read more »

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White patches on tongue

Dear Dr. Bob,First off, let me say that this forum is a wonderful thing that has been very helpful... Read more »

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Toungue!

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I notice that my toungue is whitish at times. Also at the sides of the toungue...it is like wavy. is this normal?or symptom? Read more »

White Tongue & HIV

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I had unprotected oral sex with a woman whose hiv status I am unsure of. It was at the tail end of her period but saw no blood anywhere. We did have intercourse as well but we usd a condom. The following morning I notice a white coating on my... Read more »

For those worrying about their tongue being white

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Here's some pics of Hiv/AIDs patients with thrush (or white coat on tongue). Go to the HIV/AIDS section

http://www.afraidtoask.com/std.html
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White spots on eyes

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I've just tested positive. I've read somewhere that white spots over eyes (vision) is somethign related to it but cant find the page I seen it on.

Does anyone know anything on this? Would really apprechiate any help Read more »

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