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Protected sex. oraquick neg @6wk. slight sore throat now &sneeze. no other symptoms. is this hiv related or a coincidental cold? likely still hiv neg?

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Likely cold: You may wish to repeat the test for HIV six months post-exposure.

Answered 6/10/2014

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