Is There A Bad Body Odor When You Have HIV

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putrid body and breath odor and HIV

Why do i have a really putrid body and breath odor? I was diagnosed with HIV+ in October 2008 and have just started meds a week ago...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

New body odor has not been an issue with the vast majority of persons with either HIV infection or on treatment. I thorough history and physical (including oral/nose/sinus exams) focusing particularly on intake of food/vitamins/and your particular... Read more »

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Hello: I've made a search of the entire Site; googled the word; seen a dermotologist who in... Read more »

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Body Odor

Hi, I have read only 4 questions dealing with body odors and am confused as each case seems to be... Read more »

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HI,everyone.Has anyone here noticed a change in their body odor, if so what have you done about it? Iam scared of sitting in the same room with people when Iam exuding this odor.I've seen a few specialists but some don't know, another didn't believe... Read more »

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