Hiv Antibody Negative After 11 Months White Tongue

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Symptoms but still antibody negative...

Hi Dr. Bob...I wrote to you about 2 weeks ago in regards to my HIV exposure from my EX boyfriend.I have been having symtom after crazy symptom..1. swollen tongue with white film2. sinus cysts (which i have to have surgery to remove)3. weird...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Why do I think you have these symptoms if you've tested HIV negative so many times out to 11.5 months? That's an easy one! The answer is simply that your symptoms are not caused by HIV. With such overwhelming and irrefutable evidence... Read more »

3 Antibody Tests negative, still worried (going back to country on February 27)

Dear Dr. Bob,Hi! Dr. Bob. It's me again stressful guy, Thank you for your encouraging reply on... Read more »

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HIV Antibody Testing

Posted by sunkyst, 3 Replies

Does anyone know why HIV antibody tests are done, rather than just directly checking for the HIV virus in the bloodstream? In HIV+ people, their blood can be checked for viral loads, why can't they do this when doing a HIV test, rather than test... Read more »

White Tongue & HIV

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I had unprotected oral sex with a woman whose hiv status I am unsure of. It was at the tail end of her period but saw no blood anywhere. We did have intercourse as well but we usd a condom. The following morning I notice a white coating on my... Read more »

tongue problem

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I tested negative at three month and I still have severe white tongue with pain in my tongue. Does that mean I need another test especially that im entering into my six month after exposure

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IS THERE SUCH THING AS HIV-NEGATIVE AIDS?

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