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I have leukoplakia on the both borders of my tongue. i'm a hiv negative, i don't use tobacco and alcohol. could this be relataded to antibiotics i took for treat mononucleosis months ago? what can cause this? i'm concerned.

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Dr. Karen Weisman answered

Maybe trush: Antibiotics can allow normal yeast (fungus) in your mouth to overgrow. Other factors such as dry mouth, asthma inhalers and diabetes to name a few can increase this growth. It will look like whitish coating on the younger. Use a spoon or toothbrush to scrape it off. If it persists a anti fungal trouche will get rid of it.

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 1/7/2018

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A member asked:

I have leukoplakia on the both borders of my tongue. i'm a hiv negative, i don't use tobacco and alcohol. could this be relataded to antibiotics i took for treat mononucleosis months ago? what can cause this? i'm concerned.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Karen Weisman answered

Dr Malerman agreed

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