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How HIV Can Affect Your Tongue and Oral Health
Mouth and tongue lesions are often one of the first symptoms of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV weakens your immune system, which can leave you susceptible to sores and infections. If left ...
People living with HIV face unique oral health challenges that require special attention and care. The virus’s impact on the immune system creates conditions that make the mouth more vulnerable to ...
“Most people who get infected don’t even know. It’s only in hindsight they recognize the symptoms,” says Michael Horberg, M.D., director of HIV/AIDS for Kaiser Permanente. During the first few weeks ...
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