White Bumps During Seroconversion

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itchy palms during seroconversion

Hi there. Is itching common during seroconversion? Right after infection, my palms and ankles were so itchy that I couldn't hardly stand it. The itching was intense when I was carrying something heavy (groceries) or around where my socks...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

A transient skin rash plus hypersensitivity to scratching/pressure can be seen soon after initial HIV infection though in my experience is not very common. Hypersensitivity to insect bites seems more common in my experience. KH... Read more »

delayed seroconversion

i read that coinfection can cause delayed seroconversion-past 6 months. any info in this would be... Read more »

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D. »

re: ars, pep, seroconversion, and some emotional feedback Aug 31, 2011

hey dr.bob thank you for the great response. i'll definitely follow your advice and expect a... Read more »

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Seroconversion?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Have a question: about 7 to 7 1/2 weeks after a semi-risky encounter, I came down with a sore throat that lasted about 3 days, no other real symptoms or else too mild to notice. Could this be ars? Please let me know, am really worried.

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white bumps on tongue

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

now i have these little white things all around the back of my tongue!!!man i'm scared !!!
thursday will be around the 25 day mark should i wait and go in for an confidential test or go see a dr now?

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Latent seroconversion to HIV+ after 6 months

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Nov.13/01 - I am a RN, 59 yrs old, white, female, I have no other medical problems. I suffered an accidental needlestick from an aids patient on Jan. 27/00. I took the required medication for safety sake, had been testing HIV- until July 28, 2001. ... Read more »

seroconversion?

Posted by agny, 1 Reply

Just a question. It has been 4 days and I am in bed. Can't swollow bad sore throat and body aches and 100.3 fever. If there are symptoms can I have gotton them so soon? Read more »

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