Thrush Could I Have AIDS

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Thrush, an HIV/AIDS side effect

My son has AIDS, he gets thrush among many other things, but this is really a bad side effect. What can we do?Thank you so much for your help. God Bless you for being there to answer questions.megan...

Response from David A. Reznik, D.D.S.

Grady Health System

Dear Megan:Thrush or oropharyngeal candidiasis is a common oral manifestation of HIV infection and for the most part can easily be managed by topical therapy for mild to moderate infections with agents such as Mycelex troches (clotrimazole) and... Read more »

Thrush with Hiv/Aids

I want to know if a persons t cell has gone up and their viral load has gone down and they have... Read more »

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C. »

thrush and HIV progression

Sorry for my English. I know that thrush is a typical illness of AIDS. Without meds, How long does... Read more »

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D. »

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Thrush

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

has anyone developed thrush while in the window period? is this possible, or is this an aids related symptom?

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Hairy Leukoplakia - Thrush

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I was infected with HIV about 6 months ago.

Tested Poz.

I think I am experiencing Thrush, is it possible for it to occur so soon after infection?

Also are there any home remedies?? Read more »

causes for thrush?

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

Hello,

I have tested negative for HIV twice in the last 6 months but am not sure if the tests were accurate as I continue to have oral thrush. I know it's thrush because I keep scraping it off and it grows right back, also it looks like all the... Read more »

eyelids swelling joint pain thrush on lips

Posted by Anonymous

can anyone tell me is this related to hiv infection? Read more »

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