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Severe oral candidiasis in HIV infection
Keywords: AIDS, HIV infection, Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, Candida, Candidosis, Human immunodeficiency virus, Lips, Male, Mouth, Oral candidiasis, Oral thrush, Sensitive-image, Skin of colour, White curd-like plaque
Oral candidiasis is a fungal infection of the mouth often called 'thrush' because its white spots resemble the breast of the bird with the same name.
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