How Long Do The Sore Throat Last When You Have Hiv

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Deep-throating unprotected Tranny with possible sores in my throat

Thank you, Dr. Franscino, for all your great humor, knowledge and ability to make me relax a bit over the years. This has been addressed a lot in the archives, yet not as specifically as my neurosis would enjoy. If you could give me some...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Skipping right over the whole issue of a "straight" guy with a girlfriend being worried about acquiring HIV from trauma due to deep throating a tallywhacker (albeit one attached to a tranny), let's proceed right to your... Read more »

sore throat worried sick

Hi doc On August 20 I had sex without a condom (a good long 30 minutes). I knew the woman I had sex... Read more »

Response from Carol Salisbury, APRN-BC, MSN »

Should I take antibiotics for a sore throat?

Hello, I was diagnosed as HIV + in May of 2007 upon which my T Cell count was 637 and VL at 26,400.... Read more »

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Sexually-Transmitted Infections for HIV-Positive People

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Scientists Learn Why Even Treated Genital Herpes Sores Boost the Risk of HIV Infection

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Study Finds Decreased HIV in Circumcised Males Not Caused By Reduction of STI Sores

The decreased incidence of HIV infections in males who were circumcised is not primarily due to a reduction in sores from conditions such as herpes, according to a PLoS Medicine study that analyzed "data from 2 clinical trials including more than... Read more »

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Sore throat for over 2 months

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I kissed a shady (found out later she was a heavy drug user) girl and touched her genitals. From 2 days after, I kissed her, I have had a sore throat that will not go away and is even getting worse. Have had all tests besides HIV come up negative.... Read more »

White Coating+sore throat+cough=ARS

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Its been 2 weeks today since exposure. I've been coughing and had a mild sore throat for the past week (dry cough). This morning woke up with white coating which rubbed off, but came back tonight. ARS? Read more »

Sore throat

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

3 weeks to the day after possible exposure developed a sore throat. 2 days later started with a tickle in throat and cough. Later developed post nasal drip. (I think that's what it's called) Sore throat lasted 2 days. I've heard any drainage,... Read more »

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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