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Can hiv symptoms appear within 2 days after hooking up with another man? i got red bumps back of throat days after & they are stil there after a month

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NO: Symptoms of HIV generally take months to years to be noticeable. Generally, 2-4 weeks after exposure an HIV patient may experience symptoms consistent with generalized illness such as fatigue, aches cough or sore throat. The characteristic infections associated with aids take months/years to become noticeable.

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Answered 5/27/2018

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