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Strep throat as hiv condition?
#16167 - 03/04/01 03:43 PM
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Could a strep throat like condition (very sore throat with puss on tonsils) be a sign of hiv infection?
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Although this question has seemed to irritate a few of the fellow posters, I still find it highly appropriate ...... what expactly was your exposure/exposures of concern?
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Doesn't sound like a symptom of HIV infection to me. Strep is a bacterial infection not a viral like HIV. Something that is causing pus sounds like a bacterial infection. That's why antibotics work with it. However, Strep or a Strep like bacterial infection is nothing to fool around with. Strep can spread and cause real problems in some organs of the body, I believe the heart is one of them.....so do not fool around with it wondering if it might be HIV, just get to the doctor and get it taken care of.
J.
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unprotected vaginal intercourse. Six weeks thereafter, I have experienced a strep throat like condition accompanied by a fever that lasted a day with night sweats for a few days. I understand, however, these symptoms are common with a bacterial infection. I did not experience any overt lymph node swelling, rashes, weight loss, fatigue etc. that are supposedly classic hiv infection symptoms. Personally, I don't know what to believe. If you review the CDC guidelines on symptoms they've got practically every physical mallady known to man as a symptom of hiv infection.
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Jackie, I am new to this site. I want to say that you are a pillar of strength for many and I respect a lot of what you have to say. I'm sure you explained it countless times but I'd be curious to hear from you or others what are the classic signs of hiv infection. I have heard that they are the type of conditions that would definintely put one on notice that something is wrong. In other words, it more than just a flu or cold like condition, but rather accompanied by other things like extreme fatigue, rashes and painful spots on the tongue. Is this true? I'd be curious to hear your views.
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Not to sound offensive, but are you a male or a female? And, what information do you have about your partner? Was it a one night stance with a stranger? Or, was it someone you're in contact with? Was the intercourse protected, or unprotected? Was there ejaculation inside? Were there any sores present? Once again, a clear picture can give you a more clear response. For example, if it was protected intercourse with an unbroken condom, the chances are VERY unlikey. So, if you feel comfortable in explaining the exact details, the assessment of risk can be a bit more clear.
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Understood, Jackie. But, we both know that occasionally people will worry about exposure through such things as kissing or a hand job. In such cases, maybe we can help assure them that there's not much to worry about.
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