Virtual Patient Reference Library
Clinical Images in HIV
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Mucocutaneous Lesions
  Pseudomembranous Candidiasis
  Atrophic Candidiasis
  Hairy Leukoplakia
  Herpes Zoster
  Kaposi's Sarcoma
  Bacillary Angiomatosis
  Eosinophilic Folliculitis
  Seborrheic Dermatitis
  Oral Kaposi's Sarcoma
  Gingivitis
  Aphthous Ulceration
Neurocognitive Manifestations
  Atrophy on CT Scan
  Cryptococcus on India Ink
  Toxoplasmosis on CT Scan
  PML on MRI Scan
  CNS Lymphoma on CT Scan

   last update August 2002
 Atrophic Candidiasis
This form of candidiasis is less common than thrush. It is manifested by an erythematous, glistening mucosal surface with a few erosions. Patients may complain of pain when eating acidic, spicy, or extremely hot or cold foods.