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I just had sex 7 days or 8 days ago. can hiv take an early symptom already? i'm feeling cold and very fatigue for past 5days.

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Too early for HIV: But you may have caught a cold (from someone) or less likely a STD from your partner.

Answered 9/26/2015

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