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If i had mono does that mean that i might have hiv?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

No: Mono is a common infection transmitted by saliva contact.HIV is by sexual contact or by iv route.There is absolutely no increase in HIV in mono patients.

Answered 8/27/2014

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

No: Almost, without exception, everyone gets mono. People carry the virus for a lifetime so it is easy to be exposed to it. If you are concerned about HIV see your doctor for testing. Not everyone with mono has HIV.

Answered 7/18/2017

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