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Do people with hiv get sick often?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Yes if not treated: Nowadays antiretroviral therapy has transformed lives of people infected with HIV, but they to adhere to treatment plans, take meds and follow up regularly

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 12/10/2015

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If a rapid progressor has HIV then does he remains sick continuosly for 2 - 3 yrs or get opportunistic infections at the end of these 2 - 3 yrs ?

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I get sick very easily. And it has been like this for as long as I can remember. Can it be HIV? Would there be an indicator? I have very high stress.

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What is the odds catching hiv? The last time I was tested was in 2018 or 2019. I had unprotected sex two times the rest was protected. I also gave oral to a guy. I am scared to get tested. 2020 I got sick with Covid. Now scare if its hiv?

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I am just wondering when do you get ars after hiv infection had oral sex on March 13 went down on a guy and got sick with a cold June 12 am I ok ?

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I am just wondering when do you get ars after hiv infection had oral sex on March 13 went down on a guy and got sick with a cold June 12 am I at risk?

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