HIV

Most of us are familiar with our teeth feeling somewhat “fuzzy” after eating sweets. But if your entire mouth feels cottony all the time, your sense of taste is impaired, and you are having trouble swallowing, an oral fungal infection may be the cause. It is hardly ever a danger to your health, but it is very unpleasant to have. This feature is about how people who have cancer or HIV/AIDS can prevent this kind of infection (often called “oral thrush”), as well as what treatment options are available to them.

In Germany there are not very many pregnant women infected with HIV. But it does happen that a woman does not realize that she is a carrier of the virus. If a woman finds out about her infection in time, the child can almost always be protected. Our fact sheet tells you whether you or your child can be infected with HIV during the pregnancy, what you can do for your child if it becomes necessary, and who may find out about HIV test results.