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Is it possible to feel sick for a year immediately after the primary symptoms of hiv infection?

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Yes: There is a wide spectrum of clinical features with HIV infection. If you are infected, please get treatment as that can make you feel better.

Dr Husar agreed

Answered 7/5/2014

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