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What is flu like symptoms when exposed to hiv?

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Dr. Corey Clay answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Symptoms include: Headache, muscle fatigue and general weakness, joint pains, sometimes rash, fever/chills/ or cold sweats, maybe sore throat, maybe abdominal pain. These are all "flu-like".

Dr Greiwe agreed

Answered 4/10/2015

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