7. You have a yeast infection.
Yeast are microscopic fungi that naturally live in your mouth and vagina. When you’re first infected with HIV, however, they can grow out of control, causing a yeast infection.
“Your body’s own natural ability to fight other infections is being attacked. Your B and T cells are suppressed because they’re working on other things,” says Horberg.
That said, conditions like diabetes also commonly cause yeast infections-and some women without any underlying diseases simply get yeast infections more often than others. So check in with your doc for treatment; if you think there’s a chance you could have recently been infected with HIV, ask if you should get tested.
8. You have a canker sore.
Canker sores (a.k.a. mouth ulcers) are tender, round, whitish pits in the lining of your mouth-and they can be caused by inflammation as your body tries to fight off HIV, says Horberg.
They often cause a stinging sensation, and are more sensitive to acidic foods like lemons. It should be noted, however, that canker sores happen for a variety of different reasons too, like stress, food allergies, or hormonal changes.
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