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Oral candidiasis is generally asymptomatic.
Erythematous candidiasis appears as a flat red lesion, which may be found on the hard or soft palate, dorsal tongue, or on other mucosal locations. Candidiasis, Candida, Thrush Oral candidiasis may be diagnosed by potassium hydroxide suspension showing hyphae and blastospores. As the CD4 count approaches 100 or less, systemic therapy is often necessary. In difficult to treat cases, systemic amphotericin B is usually effective. Occasionally, symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux are present.