When infected with HIV, the body undergoes a number of serious changes....CONTINUE READING
When first infected with HIV, the virus immediately begins to attack the immune system, gradually weakening it until the infected person becomes immunosuppressed.
However, did you know that many people infected with HIV also develop symptoms in the mouth? Could symptoms in the mouth be the only warning sign of infection?
According to Medical News Today, this article focuses on oral and skin signs of HIV infection. We hope that as you read this article, you will relax and feel some sense of what is going on.
Can you tell if you are infected with HIV by oral and skin symptoms?
Firstly, studies have shown that mouth mites may be present during the first few weeks of HIV infection. Oral yeast infections can cause redness and whitening of the tongue and mouth.
It is very painful to wear these patches and it is difficult to eat. Anyone can get oral thrush, but HIV-infected people are at very high risk of it and it is a common sign of illness.
Secondly, HIV can cause enlargement of the salivary glands, which can lead to extreme dryness of the mouth, making eating and swallowing difficult. If dry mouth persists, communication can be hindered in many ways.
Some of the effects of HIV infection appear on the skin. A red, itchy rash may appear on the skin. If an unusual rash starts to appear on the skin a few weeks after infection, do not ignore it.
If you have recently come into contact with someone or something you do not know well, you should consult a doctor if you have any concerns.
