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Q: HIV infection symptoms
asked by: DoctorQuestion on February 1st, 2009
i am sexual active person.

Can above condition be a sign of HIV positive?


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Dr. Goce Aleksovski , MD
replied on February 2nd, 2009
HIV and AIDS Answer A5636


Current medical status: i have flu like sympton around the 12-week mark and my blood test shows that my WBC and platelet drop and admitted to the hospital.Doctor cannot find any fault.All of my organ is in good condition.After taking some medicine(Clarithromycin 500mg), my platelet back to normal and WBC is slightly abit low than normal.


Flu like symptoms (fever, headache, muscle pain and sore joints) can develop within several weeks after infection with HIV. However, the symptoms are not characteristic and additional HIV testing after at least three weeks after exposure has to be performed to confirm or to exclude HIV infection. Tests three and six months after exposure are also recommended, in order to be sure that no infection has occurred.




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