A member asked:
Generally speaking, when someone has the "acute hiv flu" how high is the fever in this situation about and how common is the "rash" on chest or palm?
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See doc, get tested: This mostly repeats the same question I answered an hour ago. As I said there, an ARS rash would not likely be limited to just the chest or the palms, and the fever is usually over 101F (38C). ARS doesn't cause chest pain. My advice is that you stop speculating and stop trying to find answers on line. See a doctor or clinic, discuss your risks, and follow their advice about HIV testing.
Answered 5/17/2015
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Very variable: Acute phase of HIV may be entirely asymptomatic to having flu like illness. The symptoms and signs of acute phase are not diagnostic of HIV. If you any concern, get tested and if negative, repeat the test in 6 months. See this site for more info. http://aidsinfo.nih.gov/guidelines/html/1/adult-and-adolescent-treatment-guidelines/20/acute-hiv-infection
Answered 5/17/2015
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