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Experts explain oral yeast infections (oral thrush, candidiasis of the mouth)—including oral thrush symptoms, treatment ...

Canker sores are painful ulcers that occur in the mouth, including on gums. Here's a look at how to deal with them.

You can notice signs of HIV on the tongue during the early and late stages of the infection with the virus. An acute HIV ...

Medically reviewed by Renita White, MD Mouth and tongue lesions are often one of the first symptoms of human immunodeficiency ...

Cold sores spread through viral infection Cold sores result from the herpes simplex virus type 1 and typically appear as fluid-filled blisters on or around the lips.

A sore on the side of the tongue is usually a canker sore or cold sore. However, sores are sometimes symptoms of other conditions. Learn more here.

It seems as if your immune system is very weak at the moment (stress can do this) and this is why you are experiencing so many cold sores at once. It is important to boost your immune system with ...

Cold sores, caused by the herpes simplex virus, are common, with some studies suggest seven in 10 Britons have them at any given time.

Cold sores, caused by the herpes simplex virus, typically appear outside the mouth on the lips or around the nose and are highly contagious. In contrast, canker sores are confined to the inside of ...

Canker sores and cold sores are common but distinct oral conditions that often get confused. Understanding the difference is key to proper management and prevention. Canker sores, or aphthous ...

Feeling fatigued with a cold in this changing weather? It might be ‘silent dehydration’ holding you back! Here's how to restore your body’s vital fluids Sore throat, cold, fever slowing you ...