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Is there a correlaton between iron and recently hiv infection? can iron drop during acute phase? thank you.
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Get tested for HIV: Iron is not a reliable marker for HIV. If you have any concerns get a test for HIV nucleic acid. If the result is negative, repeat the test in 6 months to be sure.
Answered 2/16/2016
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