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Hiv And Pus Blisters

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Pus-filled blisters on legs

I have a low viral load (about 75) and very low CD4 count (<75). I'm taking Viracept, DDI, and 3TC as my med therapy. I also take Sporanox, Bactrim, and steroids (Cortef and Flourinef). A few months ago I began developing bumps that slowly...
Judith Feinberg, M.D.

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine
It sounds like you have a form of folliculitis or similar skin infection for which no causative germ has been identified. It's important to find out if the biopsy was cultured and stained for unusual germs, such as fungus andmycobacteria (like... Read more »

through blister's water (BLISTER FLUID)

I had a training in a training school. There, I had a blister on my foot because I walked for a... Read more »

HIV Transmission via broken blisters

Dr. Bob,I'm HIV+. Sometimes when I work in the yard, I get blisters on my hands that... Read more »
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The Well Project

Neumonía

Tabla de Contenidos ¿Qué es la Neumonía? Neumonía y VIH ¿Qué es la Neumonía? La palabra "neumonía" hace referencia a cualquier inflamación de los pulmones, causada generalmente por un germen (infección). La inflamación puede... Read more »
San Francisco AIDS Foundation

Oral Health and HIV

Introduction Oral Health and People With HIV Common Oral Conditions Conditions Found More Often in People With HIV Conditions Found Primarily in People With HIV Conclusion Selected Sources Introduction Most oral health problems can... Read more »
U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration

A Clinical Guide to Supportive and Palliative Care for HIV/AIDS

Introduction The prevalence of skin disorders in AIDS patients treated in the palliative care setting is exceptionally high. Unfortunately, accurate diagnosis and proper treatment of skin diseases in both HIV and AIDS can be an especially... Read more »
San Francisco AIDS Foundation

Sexually Transmitted Diseases and HIV-Related Risks:

How Common Are STDs? STD Prevention and Treatment Bacterial STDs Viral STDs Parasitic STDs STDs Transmitted by Other Means Sequellae of STDs (Possible Complications) STDs and HIV STDs Increase Risk for HIV How HIV Impacts... Read more »
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Blisters

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Are Blisters and Canker sores a symptom of HIV with in the 4 week of exposure or can they occur through out ? Im getting a small canker sore again i had one 3 days ago and they are my first two canker sores in years lol so im jw if they are a... Read more »

blister on big toe

Posted by worriedbutwell, 1 Reply
hi everyone, thanks for reading this.

about two months ago, a blister formed on the top of my left big toe. i quickly popped it and a clear liquid released. however, it hasn't healed yet and looks like a big mosquito bite. doesn't hurt or... Read more »

son of a... blisters/bumps now?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Just when i thought i was done having weird stuff I get these little blisters or warts on the bottoms parts of my inner fingers. they are raised bumps with dark centers on both hands. only noticed it today. WTF this is starting to whig me out... Read more »

blood blisters in muth

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Hi there, what are blood blisters in mouth related to? I've had them for months, they appear inside my cheeks and last for about 1 or 2 days then disappear themselves.
Any comment please.

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