HIV patients, thrush is associated with all of the following except:

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Thrush is a fungal infection of the mouth caused by Candida albicans. It presents as white or cream-colored bumps on the tongue, inner cheeks, gums or tonsils, and can cause altered taste sensation, mouth pain and dysphagia. However, it is not typically associated with lesions around the lips. Thrush in HIV patients is typically associated with altered taste sensation, mouth pain, and dysphagia. Lesions around the lips are not commonly seen with thrush in HIV patients.

HIV Patients, Thrush Is Associated with All of the Following