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Early ARS Is Definitely Out Of Question

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Just a brief note. In my recent post I half-jokingly mentioned having "symptoms" 1-3 days after the possible exposure.

I have inquired from the most reliable sources (health advisers) at some of the best clinics here that no such symptoms are... Read more »

ARS - a definition?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

O.K. ..... i thought I'd throw this out here. I know it's wrong to obsess on symptoms, but here's the question. It seems like, from most of my research, that ARS comes on rather quickly. It seems like it's like a "hard flu" - comes on strong, and... Read more »

So now, definitely scared

Posted by Freaked_Ben, 1 Reply

Have several ulcers on the back of my throat and was sweating profussely off and on during the day. Went to the Dr, and ulcers were negative for strep, but she said I definitely had some sort of virus. No fever (on Monday it went to about 101 for... Read more »

Oraquick - oral fluid definitive at 100 days

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Well, I was the guy who had unprotected vaginal insertive in Vegas with all the symptoms, nightsweats, lowgrade fever, chills, weightloss (7lbs), after the night sweats at week 4 I discovered ARS and lost my mind, I wasn't ever worried about HIV... Read more »

ARS-PCR - Dr Gallant

Posted by Anonymous

Q: Dear Doctor:

I had a possible HIV exposure and two weeks later had flu like symptoms. My doctor suggested Viral load test by PCR after three weeks of exposure. The result was
Does it mean that I was not infected? Do I still have to wait for... Read more »

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When do ARS symptoms generally start? What are the major symptoms of ARS?

Dear Dr. Bob,Thanks for the wonderful work that you do to help people everyday dealing with this deadly disease. I am a health teacher and I want to see if you can provide me some professional knowledge on two questions.1. When do ARS symptoms...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Health Teacher,The information you desire was already waiting for you in the archives. See below.Dr. BobARS (ARS SYMPTOMS, 2010) Mar 11, 2010Dr. BobHey doc i noticed you tell alot of people there symptoms are not ars. What would a typical ars... Read more »

ARS (ARS SYMPTOMS, 2010)

Dr. BobHey doc i noticed you tell alot of people there symptoms are not ars. What would a typical ars look like. I know its variable.Thanks...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,This is a QTND (question that never dies) with an ATNC (answer that never changes). See below.Dr. BobWhat exactly are the symptoms of ARS? Nov 15, 2005Dr. Bob,Hi there. I've been reading through many of the postings in this forum. Most of... Read more »

ARS Symptoms yes HIV negative

Dr. Bob, Hi. Not to waste your time so here is my question: Unprotected oral sex from a female which resulted in these symptoms 5 days the incident: adenopathy, pharyngitis, rash, myalgias, diarrhea, hepatosplenomegaly, thrush, neurologic symptoms....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,"Can I assume that HIV is not the cause of my problems?" Absolutely! Your negative HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibody test and p24 antigen tests out to six months plus your undetectable HIV PCR DNA qualitative test at nine months are definitive... Read more »

ARS and HIV Testing

Thanks so much in advance for taking my question. I have been freaking out since an exposure to a risky situation 3 1/2 weeks ago. I had protected vaginal sex with a CSW. About 1 week and a half ago I started exhibiting really strong ARS symptoms...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,HIV-antibody tests taken prior to the three-month mark are not considered to be definitive or conclusive. "Symptoms" are notoriously unreliable in predicting who is and is not HIV infected. If your walk on the wild side with the Naughty... Read more »

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