A 23-year-old cisgender man who is newly diagnosed with HIV (CD4 count 138 cells/mm3) presents with pain on the sides of his mouth, as well as a burning sensation in his mouth and altered taste. On examination, he has marked erythema on the hard palate (Figure 1). He is diagnosed with oral candidiasis.
What type of oral candidiasis does this man have?
Figure 1. View of Hard Palate
Source: photographs from David H. Spach, MD
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September 30th, 2023
September 30th, 2023
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