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Urology  (Expert Forum)
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Oral Ulcers
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Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
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Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.

Oral Ulcers

by reserch73, Oct 07, 2004 12:00AM
Hi, I'm trying to find out the different types of oral ulcers that happen in the accute stage of hiv compered to the later stages. And is it posible to just have a oral ulcer without any other sympton in the acute stage of hiv. Thank you.

by Kevin Pho, MD, Oct 10, 2004 12:00AM
Yes, it is possible to have just an oral ulcer in acute HIV.  They are typically, painful, shallow, and sharpley demarcated.  The typical time-frame from exposure to the development of symptoms is 2-4 weeks, and the symptoms last from 1 1/2 to 2 weeks.  

The presentation of the ulcers as well as the time frame would vary from patient to patient.

Followup with your personal physician is essential.

This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.

Kevin, M.D.
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