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I can feel the cold back of my throat. but hardly comes out of my nose. i've been coughin a lot like a week. had sex 2weeks ago. any chances of hiv?

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Dr. Steve Springer answered

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Connecting Dots: The likelihood that from an encounter two weeks ago you are developing immune dysfunction on a scale that connects your current symptoms to hiv.... In this time frame.... Is unlikely. Practice safe sex measures and get some treatment for your cold.

Answered 7/20/2013

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A member asked:

I can feel the cold back of my throat. but hardly comes out of my nose. i've been coughin a lot like a week. had sex 2weeks ago. any chances of hiv?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steve Springer answered

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