Is Jock Itch A Sign Of AIDS

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jock itch?

I have been living with hiv for over four years and have been on medication for the last two. Subsequently, my viral load is undetectable and my CD4 count is 825. A few weeks ago, I noticed a pinkish rash that became somewhat itchy on my left groin...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Seems unlikely to be due to your HIV regimen (this forum focuses on side effects of HIV treatment). Local fungal infection, chemical or sweat/friction irritation, folliculitis, and other conditions could be involved and often tough to determine (I... Read more »

PLEASE, Please Help!! Jock Itch/HIV/repeat exposures related questions

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does jock itch affect std/sti test results?

Posted by randomone, 1 Reply

Hey all, just got done with my blood test and was wondering if that a case of jock itch will mess/affect the test results and give a positive result? Am I being too paranoid? I'm pretty sure I got the jock itch because i've been going to the gym... Read more »

rotten teeth a sign of aids?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

i have several really rotten teeth. does anyone know if this is a sign of aids?

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I got an itch!

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

My anal area has been itching for over 2 weeks now. I'd like to think that I have a hemhoroid or something similar. Prep. H seems to relieve the itch but it doesn't seem to go away completely. One of my POZ friends suggested that I may have anal... Read more »

Anybody experience constant itching?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Thanks for your encouragement! I know the odds are in my favor etc....However, there are soooo many "coincidences" happening right now it is freaking me out again. Last week I was 99% yoo hooing. Now, my gf has been sick for almost a week now with... Read more »

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