Are Headaches And Flu Like Symptoms An Indicator Of HIV?

Posted on Mon, 30 Mar 2015

Question: Feeling not well and a flu like symtoms after the next day i had protected sex with someone and its been 5 days now still feel a little bit of a headache but no colds is it possible that i got something from that partner hiv? Std? Or something? The thing is My immune system is a little bit week so im freaking out a little Bit..

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Unlikely due to HIV.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Welcome to health care magic.

The symptoms can be due to any respiratory infection due to respiratory contact with that person or any infected person.
HIV is unlikely to cause symptoms within a day .
Any infection can cause weakness or flu like symptoms.

If unprotected inter course it is better to get tested for STDs.

You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venerologist

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