Candidiasis, Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection, Thrush - DermAtlas

Contributor

Leonardo Silva, MD

Diagnosis

candidiasis Human immunodeficiency virus infection thrush

Body Site

palate, soft mouth

Age

38 years

Pigmentation

medium

Organization

discrete confluent

Color

white/hypo red

Morphology

papule

Pattern

symmetric

Comments

This 38-year-old man with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome developed painful white papules, plaques, and erosions on his palate. A potassium hydroxide preparation showed budding yeasts.

Description

oral candidiasis in AIDS patient

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11/25/2006 21:45:00

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