How Does Having Mono Affect My Hiv

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Mono affect testing?

Hi doctor,I tested positive for mononucleosis one month after a possible high risk exposure to hiv. I took an elisa test at 3 months after the date of possible exposure though and it came back negative. My doctor tells me to get on with my life....

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

It is possible, but not likely that EBV or CMV mono would effect the development of antibodies during a simultaneous exposure to HIV. There certainly is precedence for this type of concern. For instance we don't like to vaccinate people (to... Read more »

Donation PROMISED--monospot reliable indicator of mono?

I promise you a donation for answering this question.I am beside myself with fear and an... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

Are "Mono" and HIV related?

I have tested positive for "Mono" three times in the last 4 years. Would a positive Mono... Read more »

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mono and hiv

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I am worried I might have contracted hiv through kissing. I kissed a couple girls I met in bars. Since then I was diagnosed with mono, and have also look to have what appears to be genital herpes now. I also had other symptoms during my mono of... Read more »

mono or hiv?? HELP!!!!!!!!

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hello everybody. Ok I dont know where to begin. My tonsils are very red and have little white spots on them. They itch so bad and I also have bumps on my tonsils and in my throat that itch. I dont have any pus but it just itches so bad. It all... Read more »

Mono vs. HIV

Posted by Anonymous

I am female and have given unprotected oral sex 4 times and have had unprotected vaginal sex repeatedly with the same person (who refuses to get tested b/c he says he doesn't have HIV although he has had a colorful past, how does he know). Anyway I... Read more »

GET tested for MONO

Posted by JesusSaves

If you test and test, and test and still have HIV symptoms(same symptoms as alot of viruses) get tested for MOMO/Epstien Bar Virus before you pannic. I was in your shoes, and told the doctor everyhing. But the dumb Jerk told me I was crazy, and sent... Read more »

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