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Rashes Associated with HIV Mar 15, 2001 Keith, Read the post dated 3/5/01 dealing with rashes. I may have been infected 8 weeks ago. Plan on being tested in 4 weeks. Today i noticed a rash on my chest and now it is gone. Currently, glands around my neck are swollen. These are the only 2 symptoms I have at this time. Is the coming and going of rashes unique only to HIV. And are there any symptoms unique only to HIV. (could it be herpes or some other STD?) |
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 The rash seen with HIV seroconversion usually is either a very transient rash (sometimes just lasting for hours) or would be more persistent. It is not characterized by coming and going. If you think you might be infected (including having a high risk exposure) I would get tested sooner rather than later including perhaps a direct HIV test (viral load). If you happen to be infected early treatment is often recommended. KH | ||||||||
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