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Can you get things like giardia, the flu, and the common cold while you are on hiv pep meds or once you have completed them?
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Yes: Anyone can contract these illnesses and theoretically those HIV-infected even under treatment are likely even more susceptible.
Answered 7/12/2020
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Infectious Disease: You can contract infectious diseases whether you ar on HIV medications or not.
Answered 7/12/2020
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