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What does an hiv/aids rash look like? when does it start to develop?

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Dr. Dominic Riganotti answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

HIV Rash: A recent UC San Diego study showed that most people who have HIV infection (around 90 percent) experience skin symptoms and changes at some stage of the disease. A rash is the most common symptom of HIV; however, it is not always caused by HIV.

Answered 4/29/2015

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