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Should I Get Tested After Canker Sore
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Canker SoresDr,I was exposed to HIV via condom breakage on October 31'st 2009 and was tested out to 6 months via point of care finger prick test (INSTI). I tested at 6 weeks 3 months and 6 months however I am cocnerned of some symptoms which I am not sure...
Response from Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P.
North Shore University Hospital
From what you describe I would not be worried about having acquired HIV from that possible exposure in October. Having a negative test more than 6 months out is all that would need to be done. The canker sores preceded the exposure and continue....
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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 »Canker SoresThanks for all your valuable info! Are canker sores the same as aphtous ulcers? I have a history... Read more »
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Sexually-Transmitted Infections for HIV-Positive PeopleSTDs (sexually transmitted disease) that cause ulcerations (sores on the skin, including on or inside the genitals, mouth, or rectum) can dramatically increase the risk of picking up HIV, due to the fact that ulcers and open sores provide an easy... Read more »
Scientists Learn Why Even Treated Genital Herpes Sores Boost the Risk of HIV InfectionNew research helps explain why infection with herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2), which causes genital herpes, increases the risk for HIV infection even after successful treatment heals the genital skin sores and breaks that often result from HSV-2. ... Read more »
Herpes Vaccine for Women Being TestedAbout 7,500 women are being recruited at sites across the country to participate in the Herpevac Trial for Women. "It is an important area because one out of four women in the [United States] develop genital herpes," as do one out of five males,... Read more »
Resistance, Monitoring and Other TestsWhat About Resistance? Drug resistance is an important issue during pregnancy. If you are already using combination therapy and your viral load is not undetectable, it is important that you look at why this is occurring with an expert. This is... Read more »
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Canker sores
Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies
are canker sores in your mouth a symptom of HIV ?
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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...
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Apthous Mouth sores (Canker Soars)
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
I have been getting several Apthous mouth sores the last month. I got 2 in the last 4 weeks and I am going crazy!! I have a negative elisa at 5 months. I had protected sex with a prostitute in Cancun... Am I seroconverting? I am also getting...
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canker sores
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
has anyone heard of canker sores, sore throat, and slight fever has ars???? my gums were a little swollen in one part and sensitive.....i was also gargling alot with warm salt water and peroxol hopefully that caused it ...Read more »
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