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From a medical point of view, it it possible for a hiv to start showing symptoms within 2 days post exposure(unprotected) and why ?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Won't happen: Forget "possible". It takes a few weeks for enough of the virus to be on board to initiate the acute illness. Look for some other cause of the person's symptoms.

Dr Killian agreed

Answered 1/6/2021

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A member asked:

From a medical point of view, it it possible for a hiv to start showing symptoms within 2 days post exposure(unprotected) and why ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Killian agreed

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