Question 1

are mouth sores early or late symptoms of hiv ?

Accepted Answer

Both: Sores in the mouth are one of the main signs of initial HIV infection, along with flu-like symptoms (body aches, fever,  cough, etc).  But they also occur further along in the illness when the immune system becomes more suppressed.

Question 2

tested negative for hiv (combo) on day 39,46, and 52. now i have 2 mouth sores. do i need to get restested? im so scared?

Accepted Answer

: You need to be evaluated by your dentist or primary care doc in order to have a diagnosis for the mouth ulcers for which there are many much more common possible causes other than HIV. Your anxiety related to possible HIV infection is understandable otherwise and might need to be addressed separately as it is interfering with your ability of making sound decisions.

Question 3

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 4

are mouth sores/ulcers hiv related?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Mouth ulcerations and sores could result from a variety of dental or medical problems.  If you feel you are HIV positive, see a physician for evaluation, if it is determined that you are not HIV positive, you then would see a dentist for an evaluation.

Question 5

dark looking sores in back of mouth cornered what could it be? std? hiv?

Accepted Answer

No way to say: hi, without evaluating the lesion up close there is no way to say what the lesion could be, if you had unprotected sex it's very well possible that you have contacted an STD, please see a provider for evaluation ASAP.

Question 6

i open mouth kissed someone 6 weeks ago i didnt taste any blood or had any sores in my mouth . i am scared i might have got hiv ?

Accepted Answer

Low risk: Possible if open sores in open mouth kissing and only certain body fluids — blood, semen, vaginal fluid, anal fluid, and breast milk — can spread HIV. It can’t be transmitted via saliva, sweat, skin, feces, or urine usually.

So, there’s no risk of getting HIV from regular social contact, such as closed-mouth kissing, shaking hands, sharing drinks, or hugging.

Question 7

while kissing my hiv positive bf, i tasted a little blood in my mouth. if it was his blood, can hiv be transmitted if i have no open cuts & sores?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful: but the blood came from somewhere! If not using condoms or not having vaginal or anal intercourse, the transmission via saliva  is exceptionally low, but has been reported: get examined and tested.

Question 8

i have white layer in my mouth. no sores or anything... may be white toungued but evenly white. just took cephalexin 500mg x4 and stopped at day 6th. is that a sign of hiv?

Accepted Answer

Oral yeast infection: Sounds like you have a yeast infection on your tongue from using antibiotics. It happens occasionally.  You will want to be checked for diabetes along with getting an antifungal prescription mouth rinse. Your doctor can also ask you questions to see if you are at risk for HIV and can also do a lab test to determine HIV status.

Question 9

for the last 1 month, i consistently have up to 8 small sores (1mm) in my mouth. i have normal iron, b12 level and tests show that i don't have inflammation. i'm scared this might be hiv symptoms although i'm not exposed to it. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Dr. can check throat: Throat symptoms can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from other causes like allergies, thrush, or irritants, etc... Usually, a person sees her primary care doctor if her throat is bothersome, or symptoms don't go away quickly. Common causes are common viruses.

Question 10

slight headache and now i have two sores in my mouth. pain isn't unbearable but its uncomfortable. partner tested - for hiv. am i over thinking this?

Accepted Answer

Possibly not HIV: Try having your sores evaluated by your dentist if they have not resolved with 2 weeks. If you can take photos with your phone, it may help in the diagnosis. But in the meantime, go in for the dental exam and also get a physical from your primary care physician. If the sores don't resolve in 2 weeks, consider a tissue biopsy to get  a definitive answer.

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Are mouth sores early or late symptoms of hiv ?

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Tested negative for hiv (combo) on day 39,46, and 52. now i have 2 mouth sores. do i need to get restested? im so scared?

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

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Are mouth sores/ulcers hiv related?

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Dark looking sores in back of mouth cornered what could it be? std? hiv?

A member asked:

I open mouth kissed someone 6 weeks ago i didnt taste any blood or had any sores in my mouth . i am scared i might have got hiv ?

A member asked:

While kissing my hiv positive bf, i tasted a little blood in my mouth. if it was his blood, can hiv be transmitted if i have no open cuts & sores?

A member asked:

I have white layer in my mouth. no sores or anything... may be white toungued but evenly white. just took cephalexin 500mg x4 and stopped at day 6th. is that a sign of hiv?

A member asked:

For the last 1 month, i consistently have up to 8 small sores (1mm) in my mouth. i have normal iron, b12 level and tests show that i don't have inflammation. i'm scared this might be hiv symptoms although i'm not exposed to it. what should i do?

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Slight headache and now i have two sores in my mouth. pain isn't unbearable but its uncomfortable. partner tested - for hiv. am i over thinking this?

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