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A member asked:

Is it true soar throat is a symptom of hiv?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Dustin Colegrove answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes, however: sore throat in and of itself can be a caused by multiple alternative conditions - post-nasal drainage, reflux, snoring, etc. if you are really that worried you should have an HIV test performed.

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/26/2014

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Acute HIV: Presents as a flulike illness and a sore throat can be a part of that presentation

Answered 7/24/2014

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