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Are dry cough, weakness , joint pain and neck pain symptoms of hiv?

Q: are dry cough, weakness , joint pain and neck pain symptoms of hiv?

: No, these symptoms do not fit with a new HIV infection. But if you're at risk, get tested anyway. It might be too early to be sure you didn't catch HIV, but a negative result WILL prove HIV is not the cause of your symptoms.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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No, these symptoms do not fit with a new HIV infection. But if you're at risk, get tested anyway. It might be too early to be sure you didn't catch HIV, but a negative result WILL prove HIV is not the cause of your symptoms.

Answered 9/30/2023

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Are dry cough, weakness , joint pain and neck pain symptoms of hiv?

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