Is oral candidiasis (Candida albicans infection) the same as AIDS?
Disease description:
During a medical checkup, my doctor said I had an oral infection caused by Candida albicans. I've heard people say that oral Candida infection means having AIDS. I'd like to ask: does oral Candida infection mean I have AIDS?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Jiang Weimin
Oral candidiasis refers to a fungal infection caused by Candida albicans that may occur in individuals with AIDS, but this condition alone cannot be used to diagnose AIDS. Oral candidiasis can also appear in people with other immune system disorders, such as Behçet's disease. To determine whether someone has AIDS, a professional medical evaluation and testing at a hospital are required.
