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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 ...
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Men's Health: South Florida ranks high in HIV and syphilis infections

South Florida continues to report high rates of HIV and syphilis infections, with data showing significant impacts on men's ...
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6 important oral health issues people with HIV should know

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 ...
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What to Know About HIV Rashes and Other Skin Conditions Linked to HIV/AIDS

One of the first signs of HIV can be a rash. Read on to learn more about a range of skin conditions associated with HIV and AIDS. Rashes and other dermatological conditions have long been linked to ...
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4 ways to reduce your risk of HIV infection

Abstinence is the only proven way to prevent transmission. The next-best ways? Below, Stacey Rizza, MD, an infectious disease specialist at Mayo Clinic, weighs in. Having another STI (gonorrhea, ...
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These are the only 2 times you can get HIV/AIDS through kissing

The virus is not typically spread through saliva, and the concentration of HIV in saliva is usually very low. In order for HIV transmission to occur, the virus needs to enter the bloodstream. Saliva ...