Does Low Temperature Occur In Late Hiv

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Low Body Temperature Question

I have heard conflicting information on this and wanted to ask your opinion. Some doctors have stated that many HIV+ people have low body temperatures. 1) Does this happen? 2) If it does, when during the disease progression does it occur? (i.e.,...

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

Low body temperature is a very nonspecific finding. Most people with acute infection have fever.MH... Read more »

Low body temperature can be HIV infect ?

Could you explain me? low body temperature can be HIV infect progress?Thanks for response... Read more »

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Can Low Testosterone Occur Early in HIV

Hi, Dr. Bob,Just wondering if low testosterone occurs early in hiv disease. I have been positive... Read more »

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can conversion occur at 8 weeks

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

read that most conversion symptoms occur 2 - 4 weeks after exposure. im now at 8 weeks after
an unprotected anal, anonymous encouter with another man.
can swollen glands, extreme sleepiness and temp occur this late? my temp is running 99.9.
is that... Read more »

Floaters - Why Do They Occur?

Posted by Anonymous

I was really scared when I noticed floaters. On second thought, I would agree that they are hardly indicative of HIV infection. First of all, I asked many people whether they see floaters. The majority of them do! Also, before my exposure, I... Read more »

Quick Question - Can ARS clear & re-occur?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi Everyone,

Just a quick one. Is anyone aware of ARS symtpoms clearing and then recurring after a week?
It's just that I had symtpoms (sore throat, tiredness, low-grade temp and ANXIETY) 4 days after possible exposure (unprotected vaginal... Read more »

just HOW low is the risk of HIV from oral sex?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I have read on the other forums from the doctors and experts replies have said countless number of times that the risk of HIV from unprotected oral sex is extremely, extremely low. And am wondering just how exactly low the risk is? I have asked... Read more »

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