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A member asked:

No fever or swollen lympth noydes just tonsils hurt and my ears and throat is it hiv?

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Dr. Alireza Raboubi answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

...: why would you automatically assume HIV. how about good old tonsillitis or strep throat? that being said, if you are concerned about HIV you should talk to your health care provider for testing. best health.

Dr Levy agreed

Answered 11/13/2015

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