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A member asked:
If u have canker sores are you risk of gettin hiv?
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NO: Canker sores do not place you at a higher risk of acquiring hiv.
Answered 5/9/2015
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Yes: It will increase your risk by providing an entry portal by the virus into your bloodstream.
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What could cause a sudden incidence of canker sores on the inside of mouth and lips? Theyre not cold sores and I haven't had sex recently to contract HIV or anything. I never get them now I have 4-5 sore persistent ones all at once. I also eat good.
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