Hiv And Strep Throat

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Strep throat as hiv condition?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Could a strep throat like condition (very sore throat with puss on tonsils) be a sign of hiv infection?

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Strep Throat & HIV????

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Went to the doctor 5 1/2 weeks after a possible HIV exposure (unprotected vaginal intercourse). Tested negative on HIV antibody test, but positive for strep throat. Two questions. Can strep throat be a early sign or symptom of ARS and I just haven't... Read more »

Is Strep Throat at all related to HIV?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Recently someone posted that he has Strep and from this was concerned about HIV. Is there any link between HIV and Strep at all? Also, Is there any connection between excessive dandruff and HIV? I have heard that that may be a sign. THanks

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strep throat

Posted by Anonymous

Can anyone tell me whether strep throat is a sign of HIV infection or not? I was potentially exposed 9 weeks ago and recently began feeling weird...

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Sore throat and HIV

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hey there, just have a quick question for the experts. Does a sore throat have any direct relation to HIV. I've had an ongoing sore throat that just won't go away. Along with that I have a swollen node right under my ear that's pretty painful. I've... Read more »

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Strep Throat

Is Strep throat related to hiv (accute) I put myself at risk 7 weeks ago and 2 weeks later was diagnosed with strep G now i have swallon glans in arm neck and groin! One goes down and one comes up!! Do these sound like HIV . Please help!!I have...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Strep throught is not related to HIV infection. It does suggest that you have had an oral exposure; but from what you have told me, I don't suspect HIV more than just a bad case of Strep.... Read more »

Strep throat

I recently discovered I have strep throat and have been placed on antibiotics. I was diagnosed with HIV July 2002. I'm not on any treatments since I have been tested every 6 months and my numbers come back almost undetectable. I will be getting...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Strep throat (pharyngitis) is common in the general population. Generally I have not observed that HIV+ patients have any distinct problems when they develop strep throat. If the CD4 count is already low (i.e. < 250) I would have some concern... Read more »

strep throat causes increased viral load?

Every time I take my son to the HIV clinic, they talk about a different reason to change his medication regimen(zerit,viramune,and videx) to a protease inhibitor regimen. Sometimes they talk about viral load, sometimes about the percentage of...

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

Dear Mom, your doctors are trying to get your son's viral load below detectable levels. It sounds like the combination he is on now is not doing the trick. We know that some infections can increase viral load transiently (including pneumonias,... Read more »

Strep Throat

Hi Dr , can strep throat be a sympton of accute Hiv! I had my neck gland swallon for 3 weeks is that normal!I am going for a test next wed!!Please help me....

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

A completely different infection.MH... Read more »

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