Lymphnode Discomfort Associated Early Hiv

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Lymphnodes and primary!

Hello!Must start with saying you write wonderfully and charismatic, have found myself laughing out loud reading some of your witty answers .. :)well here is my question.I had brief unprotected oral sex with a man of unknown hiv status (I am gay)...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Norwegian Worrier,Fifteen seconds of unprotected oral sex with a guy of unknown HIV status is not considered to be a significant risk for HIV transmission. HIV Acute Retroviral Syndrome (ARS) symptoms generally appear two to four weeks after... Read more »

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Hey Doctor Horwath,A couple of days ago, I discovered a swollon and tender Lynph-node on the right... Read more »

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Dr. Henry In one of your answers you stated that people generally have some degree of swollen lymph... Read more »

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Posted by Iwonder, 1 Reply

I am a 25yo male who tested positive in April, I know for a fact I contracted HIV in March. A week before I got tested in April my lymph nodes began to swell on both sides of my jaw and and under my jaw, after I was tested two more behind my right... Read more »

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I am today at 10 weeks after a one time risky behaviour (oral sex on prostitute, rubbing of penis head on vaginal lips before condom intercourse). Lately I've occasionally felt a slight discomfort on the side of the throat (under the chin), on... Read more »

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