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If i have hairy leukoplakia does that mean i have hiv?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No: No, but if you truly have oral hairy leukoplakia (and not just a white coated tongue), then you should be tested for hiv. Then again, everyone should be tested for hiv.

Dr Woods agreed

Answered 6/21/2017

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What the difference between oral thrush and hairy leukoplakia and which one is associated with hiv. Is white the same as oral thrust and is it associated with hiv. Neg hiv insti 3 generation at 5 months but positive for EBV?

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Does hairy leukoplakia occur in the first year of hiv? Was tested and it was negative, but still worried. Dentist says gums look fine where pale.

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Dentist Dx'd hairy leukoplakia. No other symptoms. HIV negative. Cbc showed low neutrophils (1.53) but repeat testing was normal (2.4). What further tests needed to find cause? Could 100mg/day amitriptyline possibly cause this?

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Could oral hairy leukoplakia be caused by chewing a lot of nicotine gum? Tested negative for HIV & rarely get sick/infections, but internet indicates this is almost always due to immune-compromise. Any tests I should request to check immune status?

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