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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 »

ARS Symptoms Question

Posted by Anonymous

Hello,

I was curious if ARS symptoms occur all at once or does someone feel ill at first with sore throat, then progress after few days into fever and body ache.. Thanks! Read more »

ars symptoms after possible exposure

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

i had sex with a poz female. used protection but the condom ripped. i have been sick for a month now. had a cough the whole time. with ars, do the symptoms usuallt last so long? i have to assume that's what it is because i'm taking meds. and it will... Read more »

ars symptoms

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Okay, I slept with an HIV+ person (yes I used protection) but at my 7-8 week got a scratchy throat (i could swallow) dripping, sneezing then stuffy nose....and clogged ears. And at week 6 I had pain in groin and when I touched it it hurt I felt one... Read more »

Is it possible too show ARS symptoms so soon?

Posted by TheTyger

I have read different sources concerning ARS, from textbooks and medical dictionaries, to medical sites on the Internet and thebody.com. Most sources say 2-4 weeks, others say within a month of exposure, still others put the figure at up to 6 weeks.... Read more »

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Common ARS Symptoms?

Dear Doc,Is a mild sore throat and fatigue with no other symptoms 11 days after a moderate risk exposure consistent with your experience on primary hiv infection? Thanks,Denny...

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

These are very nonspecific and could be the results of many kinds of infections.... Read more »

Help, please answer, ARS symptoms?

I had the following ARS symptoms after having genital to genital contact with a high-risk individual (prostitute.) 3 weeks later, I came down with what appears as a stomach flu with nausua, vomiting, diahrrea, fever, sore throat, and I noticed a...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

If you didn't have insertive sex, then it is unlikely that your symptoms are related to HIV. Sexual transmission of HIV is only considered probable if a person has insertive or receptive anal, vaginal, or oral sex with an HIV infected person.... Read more »

Timing of ars symptoms... INFORMED question (4th attempt)

Hey Dr. Bob,I know persistence will pay off! The following symptoms (& timing) followed an oral sex encounter where I went down on a woman of unknown status:* 2 canker sores on my tongue -- began 4 days after exposure and lasted for 4 days.*...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Calm and Concerned,You state I inspire hope and I educate readers on safety and mental health. OK, I'll agree with you there. The purpose of this forum is to provide scientifically sound information in responding to various queries.... Read more »

About ARS (interesting question, I think) (NATURAL HISTORY) (ARS SYMPTOMS)

Hello Doc, first of all thank you very much for all your help. I have donated to your foundation and I must say Thank You.My question is: when do ARS symptoms usually appear? Is it possible to have symptoms (ARS) after 12 weeks and having tested...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Interesting question??? Yes, and like so many other interesting questions your answer was awaiting your double click in the archives. See below.Dr. BobDormant virus (NATURAL HISTORY)Feb 10, 2007 Dr. Frascino, I am a HIV health educater and feel I... Read more »

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