Risk Of HIV Transmission From Canker Sore

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canker sores

How dangerous are Canker Sores with Oral Sex(MtoM)? I was always told they were only a blister, not an open soar....

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

It is not clear what causes apthous ulcers (canker sores). Apthous ulcers are small, painful, and shallow sores that can appear white or gray surrounded by a red halo. They usually appear on moveable, soft tissue inside the mouth -- the tongue,... Read more »

Canker sore oral sex on HIV positive woman how big of a risk?

I stupidly did this the other week and I've had bad diarrhea with blood for 2.5 weeks now... Read more »

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Canker Sore ARS

Hey Ms Southall,Quick question, about three weeks after I had an "event" I developed a... Read more »

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Majority of New York City Adults at Increased Risk of HIV Transmission Think They Are Not at Risk, Survey Says

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Canker sores scaring the **** out of me -- HELP!!

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I'm the once bitten twice shy guy who posted below... (deep kissed another man and he nibbled on my nipple and caused small cut (half the size of a pinhead).... I developed two canker sores at four weeks out with no other noticeable symptoms... now... Read more »

Canker sores

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

are canker sores in your mouth a symptom of HIV ? Read more »

CANKER SORE

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

IS HAVING A CANKER SORE IN YOUR MOUTH AFTER 7 DAYS OF CONTACT IS THIS A SYMPTOM OF ACUTE HIV PLEASE HELP Read more »

Cold/Canker Sores

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I had a quick question about cold and canker sores. I've had 2 cold sores and 1 canker sore in the past year. Does this seem abnormal, and if so are these possible symptoms of HIV. I has one possible exposure over a year ago, I got tested outside... Read more »

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