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Worried about hiv exposure. can sore throat show up 120 hours (5 days) after possible infection? or is this too early for that symptom?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Likely too early: You should get tested and repeat the test in 6 months. Alternatively you could get HIV nucleic acid test in about 3-4 months, if that is negative it would essentially rule out HIV.

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Answered 10/11/2020

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A member asked:

Worried about hiv exposure. can sore throat show up 120 hours (5 days) after possible infection? or is this too early for that symptom?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

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