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Hi i had a 6 years old son we think he had been infected by hiv but still not sure .today he was itching on his testis in center and then in evening h?

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Dr. Suzanne Galli answered

Hiv: hiv is transmitted by the exchange of bodily fluid and not by casual contact. If you are worried about being infected, an HIV test will tell you your status.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 4/26/2015

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A member asked:

Hi i had a 6 years old son we think he had been infected by hiv but still not sure .today he was itching on his testis in center and then in evening h?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Suzanne Galli answered

Dr Ali agreed

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