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RE: Medical Intern with possible exposure Aug 18, 2011 Dear Dr. Bob, Sorry to bother you again but I am writing this message and all my limbs are numb because of anxiety. It's been few days(almost 6 days) since I started feeling mild sore throat. This sore throat, i barely feel it during the day usually but I feel it reaaly bad whenever I have anxiety episode Today, I was looking at my throat and I noticed two tiny white dots on one of my throats. I don't have fever or any other symptom. Can this be a presentation for acute retroviral syndrome. Your help is greatly appreciated. Thanks, New Intern |
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 Hello, New Intern. Your symptoms are not worrisome for or suggestive of HIV acute retroviral syndrome. Rather, they are most consistent with anxiety. Considering you have chosen to become a physician, I would suggest you get a handle on your HIV fears now before they begin to have a negative effect on your career. Counseling with a licensed mental health professional could help you confront your unwarranted worries as well as get better control your anxiety. Good luck. Dr. Bob | ||||||||
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