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Is very mild fever just after 3-4 days of post exposure sign of hiv ars ?

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Possibly: An acute HIV infection can present with no symptoms or commonly fever, weakness sore throat and cough soon after exposure. HIV may take months to progress to AIDS.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/6/2018

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