A 51-year-old HIV-positive patient presented to his general practitioner with a vesicle at the left corner of the mouth which had ... the patient developed a painful ulcer at the left oral commissure.

Looking after your mouth is very important. Many HIV-related conditions can affect the mouth, causing symptoms such as ulcers, dry mouth and painful lesions. Mouth problems can be caused by fungal ...

and HIV infection. The primary goals of therapy for RAU are relief of pain, reduction of ulcer duration, and restoration of normal oral function. Secondary goals include reduction in the frequency ...

Mouth ulcers are painful areas in the mouth and gums. They range in size, and the exact symptoms of a mouth ulcer will depend on the type. While mostly harmless, mouth ulcers can be extremely ...

It’s also conceivable that leukaemia or an infectious disease such as HIV/AIDS is behind the mouth ulcers. Taking certain medications, such as corticosteroids, can cause them too, as can ...

Dr. Meg Doherty, Director of Global HIV, Hepatitis and Sexually Transmitted ... around the mouth to cause oral herpes, with cold sores or mouth ulcers the most common symptoms.