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Canker Sores and HIV Infection
I'm at the end of my rope! I've been HIV+ for 5 1/2 years, and have always have very good numbers. High T-cells, always over 600... low viral load, always under 10,000. Four months ago, I actually had an undetectable viral load - and I have never...
Response from Keith Henry, M.D.
University of Minnesota, School of Medicine
...Cancer sores (aphthous ulcers) are fairly common in general population (and often frustrating) and are likely more common in HIV+ persons even with good CD4 Read more »Canker Sores and HIV
Doctor, how common are canker sores as an early symptom of HIV infection? I had one encounter of... Read more »Canker Sores
Thanks for all your valuable info! Are canker sores the same as aphtous ulcers? I have a history... Read more »
Articles
A Clinical Guide to Supportive and Palliative Care for HIV/AIDS
...difference is that while oral candidiasis can be wiped off, hairy leukoplakia cannot be wiped off. Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis (Canker Sores) Apthous stomatitis is a common condition for all patients, irrespective of their HIV status. ( Color... Read more »
Oral Health and HIV
...event that the infection recurs, particularly if immune suppression does not improve. Aphthous StomatitisAphthous stomatitis (canker sores) is a common condition regardless of HIV status. In HIV-positive individuals the ulcers, or sores, may... Read more »
An Overview of Epivir (3TC, Lamivudine)
...be serious and may lessen or disappear with continued use of the medicine. Less serious side effects of this medicine include canker sores; ear discharge or ear swelling; redness of skin; sores, ulcers, or white spots on lips, tongue, or inside... Read more »
