Is this oral thrush

2025-12-18 22:31:19
Having this on tongue and dry lips. 10 days after hiv expoure. Also on Pep( got pep 12 hours after exposure). - tdf/emitracitabine + dolitegravir..
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Answered2025-12-23 15:18:06

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Avoid fried and spicy food Water intake more Do connect and consult

Answered2025-12-23 13:50:49

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It looks like what we call Oral Hairy Leukoplakia Do the following: 1. Blood tests - HbA1C, HIV, MonoSpot test, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C 2. Five days of oral nystatin drops All the best. J G S R clinic

Answered2025-12-22 04:34:07

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Answered2025-12-21 13:26:09

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It's not thrush. Don't worry at all as u r on.pep very early  continue it.  Pep gives u protection. If u see toung it gives u anxiety.  It will go slowly.  Nothing to worry. You can go with Folic acid5 two times after food for 2 weeks. Locally apply zytee lotion two times before meals apply with  ear bud..two weeks.

Answered2025-12-21 06:36:58

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Based on the photo and history, this does NOT look like oral thrush. Oral thrush usually appears as thick, creamy white patches that can be scraped off and leave a red/raw surface underneath. Your tongue shows a diffuse coating and surface dryness, which is more consistent with benign tongue coating, dehydration, anxiety, or medication-related changes. At 10 days post-exposure, HIV-related oral thrush is extremely unlikely, especially since you started PEP within 12 hours, which is highly protective.
Next Steps
• Continue PEP exactly as prescribed and do not miss doses • Maintain good oral hydration; drink plenty of water • Gently clean the tongue once daily (no aggressive scraping) • Use plain mouth rinses (salt water); avoid antiseptic overuse • Lip dryness can be managed with a simple moisturizer or petroleum jelly • Proceed with routine HIV testing as per PEP protocol for reassurance
Health Tips
• Do not self-start antifungal medicines unless advised • Anxiety and PEP side effects commonly cause dry mouth and tongue coating • Seek review only if there are painful ulcers, thick removable white patches, bleeding, fever, or difficulty swallowing

Answered2025-12-21 02:05:12

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

Answered2025-12-20 14:23:02

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These tongue changes and dry lips are not suggestive of HIV. You started PEP within 12 hours, which is excellent and highly protective. At 10 days post-exposure, HIV symptoms are extremely unlikely. The findings are more consistent with PEP side effects, stress/anxiety, dehydration, or a benign tongue coating, all of which are common.

Answered2025-12-20 13:38:10

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Answered2025-12-20 11:46:34

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