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First i had thrush, then a cold sore and now there are bumps on the back of my tongue. i've never had sex before but could it be hiv?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

No: Unless you had intravenous drug use or other high risk behavior you do not have HIV. The bumps on the back of your tongue are taste buds, Cold sores are a common occurrence in normal people. If you are over the thrush, it is not an issue.

Dr Moore agreed

Answered 3/8/2015

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A member asked:

First i had thrush, then a cold sore and now there are bumps on the back of my tongue. i've never had sex before but could it be hiv?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Moore agreed

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