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Low hiv exposure 1m ago. symptoms chronologically : persistent mild to high fever(10d)->swollen lymph gland->strep throat->dry cough. can this be hiv?

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Acute HIV: Your symptoms are nonspecific and could simply suggest a viral syndrome. However, these are also symptoms of acute HIV seroconversion, and if you had a risk exposure (not sure what you mean by "low") then you should definitely get tested.

Answered 10/7/2017

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Not HIV: It is rare to have any symptoms in an early HIV infection. But in those that do the symptoms do not persist and they do not include a respiratory component. There is an RNA HIV test that you can do this far past exposure that can clear any worry about HIV infection. Remember for the future: HIV infection can be prevented after an exposure. Treatment must start within 72 hours.

Answered 7/21/2014

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