A patient with h/o HIV came to OPD with following lesions. The next step would be: (A) Give antifungals, (B) Send blood for vitamin B12 & Folic acid levels, (C) Give Dapsone + Steroids, (D) Ask to get tested for malignancy
Answer is A. The image shows Acute erythematous candidiasis where tongue appears atrophic, shiny with red sores usually seen in HIV patients. It is caused by Candida & hence treated by giving antifungals