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A chest n abdonemen red blotches about 2 wks is this a possible sign of hiv or does other symptoms have to accompany a rash for possible hiv?

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Get tested: As I mentioned earlier, rashes can occur at any stage of the disease, or not at all. If you have any concern, get tested, there are effective treatments available for HIV infection.

Dr Mahnensmith agreed

Answered 2/10/2015

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