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Is a canker sore in your mouth a sign of hiv infection ? have one for a wk now very painful . never had it this long . on my gum. what caused this?
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See below: Cancer sores are quite common and the cause is not known. If the lesion persists or recurs, you should see your dentist. See this site for more info on this topic. http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/canker-sores
Answered 1/12/2015
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