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Lympth nodes get swollen when the immune system is fighting an infection.is it possible for one to hav symptoms of hiv for 6weeks without swollen node?

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Dr. Tracey Leaver-Williams answered

Possible: If there is any chance you have had exposure you need to be tested and need to make absolutely certain you start taking precautions.

Answered 8/14/2013

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A member asked:

Lympth nodes get swollen when the immune system is fighting an infection.is it possible for one to hav symptoms of hiv for 6weeks without swollen node?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tracey Leaver-Williams answered

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