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Please help me understand this someone told me if you have shingles that is it the first stage of hiv is that true i am only 27 so i am fine i have never ever had anything but for some rise i have shingles on my head i have not had anysymptoms at all of h

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Dr. Harry Aronowitz answered

What : What that person told you is not true. Shingles is not the first stage of hiv. Relax, and be careful.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 10/27/2018

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A member asked:

Please help me understand this someone told me if you have shingles that is it the first stage of hiv is that true i am only 27 so i am fine i have never ever had anything but for some rise i have shingles on my head i have not had anysymptoms at all of h

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harry Aronowitz answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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