ABSTRACT
This is common as part of the acute HIV syndrome; its incidence increases as the CD4 count falls. Several distinct clinical forms are described:
• Pseudomembranous (thrush)—removable white mucosal plaques. • Erythematous-smooth red areas on the palate or dorsum of the tongue, which
are frequently overlooked. • Hyperplastic-non-removable white plaques (rare, and often misdiagnosed as
oral hairy leucoplakia). • Angular cheilitis-redness and fissuring in the corners of the mouth.
