Question 1

can stress and anxiety over an std and hiv cause a canker sore and mild night sweats. its all i think and read about! waiting on results. always wore condoms but just freaked out. canker sore was under my upper lip?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, it is possible.

Question 2

are simple canker sores a sign of hiv?

Accepted Answer

No, but get tested: If you have any concern, get a HIV nucleic acid test.

Question 3

if u have canker sores are you risk of gettin hiv?

Accepted Answer

NO: Canker sores do not place you at a higher risk of acquiring hiv.

Question 4

will anything happen if i go down on my wife while i have a canker sore? what are the chances of hiv in this case?

Accepted Answer

Cunnilingus: While having an aphthous ulcer will not transmit a canker sore to her vagina.  Aphthae are not contagious, nor do we know the real cause of them other than "immune mediated". If you are concerned about either of your HIV status, please get tested asap before any sexual contact.  Although transmission rate in this manner is low, any lesion can increase the likelihood.  Hsv & hpv easily transmitted.

Question 5

if i have canker sores in my mouth, could this be an early hiv symptom?

Accepted Answer

Not Usually, But...: Canker sores (aka: aphthous ulcers) are not associated with hiv.  Usually, aphthous ulcers begin early in life and stop occurring in the 30's; the exact etiology is unknown.  However, "aphthous-like" ulcers can be associated with auto-immune disorders, GI disorders and hiv.  If you are at risk for hiv, or just want to know more...See your dentist and/or pcp and get tested.

Question 6

how likely is transmitting hiv through oral sex with a canker sore present?

Accepted Answer

Bad idea: If the other person has previous been exposed to the same virus then they should be immune, however sores are an active out break of a viral infection and contact with others to the sore in any form should be avoided.

Question 7

i have canker sore and i think i might of eaten a mosquito. can get hiv if the blood from the mosquito got into my canker sore?

Accepted Answer

No: Mosquitoes do not carry HIV.  You can't get it from an insect called a Mosquito. Only human to human transmission through blood borne products, direct contact, unsafe sex practices, sharing needles. These are examples of the most common ways to become infected with Human Immunodeficiency Disease (HIV)

Question 8

i kissed a guy and i had a canker sore what's the chances for getting hiv from it i'm worried :/ if i did get it how would i know without a test ?

Accepted Answer

No HIV risk: One does not get HIV from kissing. Nor does one get HIV from saliva. There is no risk here. No test is needed.

Question 9

can u get hiv from performing cunnilingus? 2 days afrer event get canker sore, heal after 1 week. after 1 week, develop another one, heal after 1 week

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: HIV is very rare after oral sex. Your symptoms suggest you received a Herpes infection from the experience. That can be easily treated. Discuss with a doctor.

Question 10

did fingering, raw rubbing, and oral sex with canker sore. should i be worried of hiv? got - on 17th day after. please explain if should i be worried or not?

Accepted Answer

: Hiv is transmitted by exchange of bodily fluid mostly sexually. There is always a small risk in the scenario describes if you had the sore. Best is to get chaecked.

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Can stress and anxiety over an std and hiv cause a canker sore and mild night sweats. its all i think and read about! waiting on results. always wore condoms but just freaked out. canker sore was under my upper lip?

A member asked:

Are simple canker sores a sign of hiv?

A member asked:

If u have canker sores are you risk of gettin hiv?

A member asked:

Will anything happen if i go down on my wife while i have a canker sore? what are the chances of hiv in this case?

A member asked:

If i have canker sores in my mouth, could this be an early hiv symptom?

A member asked:

How likely is transmitting hiv through oral sex with a canker sore present?

A member asked:

I have canker sore and i think i might of eaten a mosquito. can get hiv if the blood from the mosquito got into my canker sore?

A member asked:

I kissed a guy and i had a canker sore what's the chances for getting hiv from it i'm worried :/ if i did get it how would i know without a test ?

A member asked:

Can u get hiv from performing cunnilingus? 2 days afrer event get canker sore, heal after 1 week. after 1 week, develop another one, heal after 1 week

A member asked:

Did fingering, raw rubbing, and oral sex with canker sore. should i be worried of hiv? got - on 17th day after. please explain if should i be worried or not?

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