What Could Herpes Be Mistaken For

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I mistakenly took arv more than dosage

Doc, a question please. I'm currently on lami/zido + efav. Tonight, I mistakenly took lami/zido at 745pm and 1045pm (supposed to be efav). What should I do? Can I still take lami/zido at 745am tomorrow?Another question, regarding adherence to...

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Hello and thanks for posting.To be sure, you should be taking your AZT/3TC (zidovudine/lamivudine) twice daily and the efavirenz once daily. You did apparently double dose the AZT/3TC, but so long as you're feeling ok in the morning, I'd... Read more »

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Illinois: Man Mistakenly Told He Was HIV Positive Sues Laboratory

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HIV-Positive Blood Mistakenly Used for Transfusions, Blood Products in Korea, Health Ministry Says

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New York Lawsuit: Hepatitis Patient Mistakenly Got HIV Medication

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Mistaken Assumptions and Missed Opportunities: Correlates of Undiagnosed HIV Infection Among Black and Latino Men Who Have Sex With Men

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Can HIV antibodies cross react in a herpes test

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I am wondering if HIV antibodies can be mistakenly be picked up by HSV-2 IgG ELISA. This may cause false positive for HSV-2. ELISA (even for HSV-2) being a more sensitive test as compared to specific has been always known to throw in false... Read more »

genital herpes or herpes simplex

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Could herpes cause changes in your mouth like dry mouth, white hairy tongue? Thanks for your response.

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Herpes question.....

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Can having herpes cause you seroconvert later and test positive later than someone who doesn't have herpes? Read more »

herpes?

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How soon is TOO soon for a herpes blood test???

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