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I have soar throat for over3weeks and white covering on tongue that won't come off is this hiv realated?

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Dr. Kathryn Ko answered

Get checked: sore throat lasting this long needs to be looked at. I'm concerned about the white on UR tongue. May not be related to HIV unless you have risk factors.

Answered 8/7/2014

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A member asked:

I have soar throat for over3weeks and white covering on tongue that won't come off is this hiv realated?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kathryn Ko answered

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