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A 28-year-old female asked:

I didn't give enough info before. feb 12 i had unprotected sex. feb 27 a sore throat began that lasted 2 days, along with swollen glands. i still have swollen glands, pain in neck (mostly on left side) and have random itchy skin here and there, but no bum

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Dr. Donald Elton
A Verified Doctoranswered
36 years experience
See a doc : See a doctor and get an HIV test - there are other possibilities like chlamydia as well of course But primary hiv can present like that
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