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Does seroconversion hiv present itself w mucus/post nasal drip, body aches for about 2 weeks? i had vaginal unprotected sex w former gf on january 25. she said she was std free. she was w 2 others w/o protection and said she was neg. i'll get tested

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Good idea to test: HIV seroconversion illnesses have a variety of nonspecific symptoms that mimic other illnesses. Here is some general information on HIV symptoms including seroconversion illness but for specific advice and testing please see a doctor licensed in your area. https://patient.info/doctor/human-immunodeficiency-virus-hiv

Answered 4/12/2017

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Get tested: There are no specific symptoms of sero-conversion. Since some people take a long time to make antibodies, even if you get other tests now, get a HIV nucleic acid test about 6 months after exposure, If that test result is negative you would be free of HIV.

Answered 4/12/2017

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Probably not HIV: Acute retroviral syndrome (ARS) doesn't normally cause nasal congestion or drip. Sounds like you had a cold, and it also sounds like your partner is at low risk for having HIV. But of course you should be tested to be sure. You can expect a negative result. Also get tested for other common STDs (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis), which are far more likely than HIV in this situation.

Answered 4/25/2017

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