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Not sure if early signs hiv

On Sept. 22, 2002 had sex with a male that stated to me he was HIV- for sure, so I had unprotected anal sex with him, I inserted my penis only. It was brief, I'm not circumzied, and had no cuts or scrapes on my penis. A few days later I got a...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,He told you he "was HIV- for sure." Hmmmmm . . . . Did he also want to sell you some swampland in Florida, or a used car that "for sure" was good as new? Let's face it. Guys like to have sex and will sometimes say almost... Read more »

low grade fever

Hi and thank you for your forum. I recently got thrush and found out I have AIDS (cd4-44 v.l.(750k+). It went away with treatment and I feel fine. My doctor put me on Sustiva /Viread/Emtriva which I started 10 days ago. I also am on Bactrim and...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Your regimen is considered a potent and simple regimen. Fever is fairly common in advanced HIV disease. Sometimes it can seem to flare when treatment is started (part of the spectrum of immune reconstitution but there needs to be attention paid to... Read more »

Early sign of KS ?

Dear Doctor FeinbergI was infected with HIV a year ago. My CD4 counts are around 550 and I am not on any meds, and my viral load is low.What is concerning me is that 'muddy' dark purplish patches of skin are appearing on my feet,ankles and...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

The nose lesion that bleeds easily doesn't sound like KS, but since I can't see the other lesions, I suggest that you have them checked by a dermatologist if you remain concerned. KS can occur at high T cell counts, although that... Read more »

early signs of pcp?

What are the early indications of pcp? Does the onset of the disease progess rapidly or slowly? Thanks......

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

IN HIV+s, PCP usually develops gradually. But once you are sick enough to need to be in the hospital, things can go downhill pretty quickly (by this time you may have had PCP for weeks to months).The typical indicators are: dry (nonproductive)... Read more »

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What about a "low grade" fever???

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Does that happen in early HIV?? Or is the fever fairly high?

Im running about a 99 degree temperature do to some sinus/throat issues. (6 weeks past exposure)

No other symptoms. Is this something to be concerned about???? Read more »

Early signs of HIV infection - article in Genre

Posted by ScotCharles, 2 Replies

Genre magazine has an excellent article in the April 2006 issue on the early signs of HIV infection. Check it out. Read more »

Salivary Gland Infection - Early Sign of HIV ?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Has anyone ever heard of a salivary gland infection being an early
sign ( 7-10 weeks after oral exposure ) of HIV ? Read more »

nodule on Parotid Papillae early sign of HIV?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hello people,

First i'd like to say that The Body is a great site and i think it has many visitors from outside the US. So do i from Holland.

I'm suffering whith the following problem:

In august 2001 I have had protected oral and latex protected... Read more »

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