Not really, given that it's not clear who is at greatest risk for aphthous ulcers. They can occur in HIV-positive people with both healthy and suppressed immune systems, so it is not clear if anti-HIV drug therapy helps to reduce the risk (or enhance the treatment) of aphthous ulcers.
For people who experience frequent recurrences of aphthous ulcers, prolonged corticosteroid therapy may be necessary.
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