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Does hiv cause hives to appear and if so how long do they last?
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Virus induced hives?: Good morning, hives result from release of histamine and other mediators (compounds) due to immune system being challenged such as an allergic reaction. Many viral infections are associated with hives. Hiv is a virus. In addition, HIV is known to affect immune regulation. The duration of hives after a viral infection can last from months to years.
Answered 6/10/2014
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