White Tongue During Seroconversion

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leukoplakia symptomatic of seroconversion?

Dr. Reznik,I may or may not have had exposure to HIV 7 weeks ago. i am now seeing what looks like the beginnings of hairy leukoplakia on my tongue. could leukoplakia show up this soon after being possibly infected?thanks in advance...

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

Grady Health System

I would not expect oral hairy leukoplakia to be a sign of seroconversion.There are several reasons why you may have a white looking area on the side of your tongue including the most common explanation which would be irritation or abrasion. I do... Read more »

late seroconversion, diabetic on insulin and extremely stressed.

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Is this ars Symptom? did i pass the seroconversion

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ELISA test and sero-conversion?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I am very worried eventhough I took an ELISA and antigen p24 test last week after a possible exposure to HIV 7 weeks ago (unprotected sex with a sex worker) and they both came back negative.

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why is my tongue white

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I have one question though, why is my tounge white, is this normal for a tounge. it doesnt hurt, and the stuff doesnt scrape of easily. its just like white in the back. is this normal or is this thrush??????? PS, i tested negative at 5 months and... Read more »

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Hi, does anyone know if you can have a white hairy tongue that doesn't scrape off and have white creamy cheeks on the mouthcheeks without being hiv+? I never had problems with my tongue it used to be pink and now I have floaters at times and never... Read more »

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