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Red dots on tongue could it be hiv symptom?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Unlikely: There are many other causes for your symptoms than hiv. If you don't participate in IV drug use or unprotected sex, why are you worrying over HIV so much?

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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