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Can on going canker sores be a sign of weak immune system or gi tract problems?
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Sure, among others: Aphthous stomatitis involving the common canker sore can occur in up to 15% of americans, and may involve some bacteria like staph epidermidis. However, similar-appearing aphthous ulcers can be seen with herpes, crohn's disease, and other systemic disorders, if you have multiple aphthous ulcers or frequently recurring ones please have the lesions & and your overall health, checked out.
Answered 1/6/2016
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