Does oral leukoplakia in the pre-AIDS stage accompany fever?
Disease description:
My cousin is in the pre-AIDS (early HIV infection) stage. Over the past two days, he has developed white patches in his mouth, and I am concerned he may develop a fever. Do oral white patches in the pre-AIDS stage typically accompany fever?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Lei
Oral leukoplakia in the pre-AIDS stage may be accompanied by fever; patients are advised to seek medical attention promptly. Antiviral therapy is typically required, and topical treatment with nystatin may be used. Patients should maintain good oral hygiene, avoid spicy, irritating, or “heat-inducing” foods, and follow a light, bland diet. Regular follow-up examinations are recommended.
