Question 1

Can itchy hives be a symptom of hiv or std/sti?

Accepted Answer

Hives are rarely if ever a symptom of HIV or any other STD. You'll need to look to other causes.

Question 2

I was diagnosed with hives. disappeared in 4 days with antihistamine use , could this be a sign of hiv infection?

Accepted Answer

Hives are called urticaria and can come from many, many reasons.  Ofter we  are  unable to identify a  cause. If they improve with anti- histamine that is good. The real truth is after  you stop using  the antihistamine do they recur.  If they recurr many times  over a  period of time they can be classified as  "Chronic  Urticaria". When we see a  patient with urticaria we think of  many causes!

Question 3

I had unprotected sex 3 weeks ago now i have a rash resembling insect bites, hives and one spot with small raised bumps, no other symptoms. hiv rash?

Accepted Answer

Is it first time
herpes culture will decide
also blood test for herpes antibodies type i and 2  should be done.

Question 4

My hives don't itch, do i have hiv?

Accepted Answer

Whether or not you have hives that do not itch has nothing to do with whether or not you may have HIV disease.  If you think you may have been exposed go and go tested for this and for all other stds.  And be careful out there.

Question 5

Is having hives which comes and goes hiv related ?

Accepted Answer

Recurrent hives is a very common issue.  Developing recurring hives as a result of contracting HIV is an extremely rare occurrence in comparison to other potential factors that lead to hives.

Question 6

Does hiv cause hives to appear and if so how long do they last?

Accepted Answer

Good morning, 
hives result from release of histamine and other mediators (compounds) due to immune system being challenged such as an allergic reaction. Many viral infections are associated with hives. Hiv is a virus. In addition, HIV is known to affect immune regulation. The duration of hives after a viral infection can last from months to years.

Question 7

How long does an hiv rash last? and do hiv causes hives to appear?

Accepted Answer

Hiv seroconversion can appear in a variety of ways.  A common way is a rash that can even be as severe as one causing hives.

If you have any concerns that you got infected from HIV please find an expert to help you through this time.  You can look here: http://www.Glma.Org.  There are some great doctors in chicago that can walk you through this scare.

Question 8

Can hiv+'ve marry hives +'ve and give birth to babies?

Accepted Answer

Hiv disease will not prevent pregnancy, but the risk that the baby will be born hiv+ is not eliminated.  It can be minimized with therapy by reducing viral load and prophylaxis during pregnancy can be employed in women who have a measurable viral load, but there are no guarantees.

Question 9

How long after being infected with hiv do u get hives on the skin?

Accepted Answer

Do not believe that they are related although one may conceivably become allergic to the drugs used to treat hiv.

Question 10

Hiv anti body test 17 weeks after sexual contact, result of test was negative, no recent exposes. but suffering dry patches and hives. should i retest?

Accepted Answer

This isn't HIV. This is not how it would announce itself if you had contracted it. Focus on your other health concerns and try to find the cause of your skin troubles, perhaps with a specialist's help.

Are hives a symptom of hiv

Can itchy hives be a symptom of hiv or std/sti?

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I was diagnosed with hives. disappeared in 4 days with antihistamine use , could this be a sign of hiv infection?

I had unprotected sex 3 weeks ago now i have a rash resembling insect bites, hives and one spot with small raised bumps, no other symptoms. hiv rash?

My hives don't itch, do i have hiv?

Is having hives which comes and goes hiv related ?

Does hiv cause hives to appear and if so how long do they last?

How long does an hiv rash last? and do hiv causes hives to appear?

Can hiv+'ve marry hives +'ve and give birth to babies?

How long after being infected with hiv do u get hives on the skin?

Hiv anti body test 17 weeks after sexual contact, result of test was negative, no recent exposes. but suffering dry patches and hives. should i retest?

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