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Does Rash, Sore Throat And Night Sweats After Sex Indicate HIV?

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Posted on Tue, 17 Mar 2015
Question: These are the symptoms i had post sex. Rash, sore throat, Penis chancre, lasted for aproximately 2 Weeks immediately after these subsided i had Flu Like Illness. Stuffy Nose, swollen Lymph all over, night sweats for 2 months, White Tongue with Lessions On Side. White Line on inner Cheek. discloration Of Toenails immediately after these symptons subsides. Gastro Intestinal Problems Confusion And Continued Malaise since First Set Of Symptoms, Stiff Neck, Shortness of Breathe ear Ache blurry symptoms reocurring throat issues. The girl I had Sex With Recently Got Over Flu And She was Complaining About Stiff Neck. And Throat Issues. I had a 6 week 12 week 17 week hiv1/o/2 icma antibody test poat exposure negative. And then a 21 week hiv ag/ab negative. Then i had a 28 week hiv1/o/2 antibody test and finally an 11 month hiv1/o/2 antibody test all negative. Still to this day im suffering from tongue lesion on side of tongue, lymph node swelling behind left ear and under left jaw and blurry vision. The girl i slept with unprotected had told me she had just gotten over the flu when i met her and she continued being somewhat ill during the time we dated IF not hiv what other virus could cause this or should i continue to test for hiv. Are the test reliable? It seems to much of a coincidence that i would get sick approximately 2 weeks after having sex with this girl who i found out later was promiscuous..
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Answered by Dr. Krishna Dubey (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
All test are reliable and it can be due common viral infetion.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome to H.C.M.

I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.

After going through your history and your symptoms one thing is confirmed that you are HIV free.

You seem to have got this infection due to contact with that girl and it is not due to sexually transmission. The symptoms are looking in favor of common viral infection and you are right that it is just a coincidence.

It is evident that you are also anxious, so you are feeling exaggerated symptoms. Do daily walk and meditation to relive anxiety. Drink plenty of fluids nearly 8 to glasses of water and start any Multivitamin tablet.
You will be fine soon.

Have a nice day.

Hope this answers your question.

Please do not hesitate for any query.

I will be happy to answer your questions.


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Krishna Dubey (49 minutes later)
I understand that common viral illness has almost the same symptoms as hiv. But will symptoms last this long and come one after the other if it isnt hiv. I also had deep night sweats for about 2 months. Im experiencing blurry vision right now to where i see streaks whenever there is light. I also had penile ulcer, light sore throat, and light red rashes on my body. When those subsides flu like illness came. I continue to read that it is indicative of hiv and therefore i continue to test because some symptoms are still there like. Blurry vision, lymph node swelling, tongue lesions, and hand numbness. I take multivitamin and workout body building 4 nights a week. What could be causing these continual symptoms..
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Answered by Dr. Krishna Dubey (37 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
These are not related to HIV because HIV symptoms appear after years.

Detailed Answer:
Thanx for follow up.

Again same thing that all the test are reliable and you are HIV free. And blurry vision and hand numbness are very late symptoms of HIV. Therefore I have no doubts that you are HIV free.

I agree with you that viral infection rarely lasts longer than weeks. Therefore to clear your doubts, I would advise you to consult with General Physician ,ask for Complete blood Count and Fine needle aspiration cytology of your Lymph Nodes. These will remove your all doubts.

Have a nice day.

Hope this answers your question.

Please do not hesitate for any query.

I will be happy to answer your questions.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Krishna Dubey (3 hours later)
I read that acute hiv illness have all symptoms that i experienced 2 weeks after sexual encounter.. I already have had complete blood count which everything came back normal but i also read that these numbers can come back normal during acute illness. I have another appointment tomorrow with my doctor for a follow up with anxiety medication. Should i take another hiv test this will make it 12 months and 2 weeks post exposure. Or should i request some other exam..
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Answered by Dr. Krishna Dubey (29 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You do not need another HIV test.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for follow up.

You are right that such symptoms can be present in few days to few weeks but along with Test for HIV should be positive then it makes Diagnosis of HIV.

In your case test for HIV are negative and this is best thing in your favor.

Go for your appointment with your doctor for a follow up with anxiety medication.

Have a nice day.



Hope this answers your question.

Please do not hesitate for any query.

I will be happy to answer your questions.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E
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Follow up: Dr. Krishna Dubey (41 minutes later)
What is official window period for hiv test. I have read that there is a time when hiv test or negative despite positive for hiv how do i know for sure that i am not in this period and that i am 100% percent hiv free.
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Answered by Dr. Krishna Dubey (8 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It may vary from 3-6 month.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for follow up.

The window period varies slightly from person to person.

It is extremely rare for an HIV-infected person not to develop antibodies by 6 months after a potential exposure.

In your case 12 months and 2 weeks post exposure so you are 100 % HIV free.

Have a nice day.

Hope this answers your question.

Please do not hesitate for any query.

I will be happy to answer your questions.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
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Follow up: Dr. Krishna Dubey (4 hours later)
What other infections can i ask my doctor to test for because i highly doubt these very serious symptoms can be caused by anxiety over this extended period of time they have been on and off for 1 year with 11 month negative hiv test..
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Answered by Dr. Krishna Dubey (38 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Ask about Infectious mononeuclosis and any lymphoma.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for follow up.

No need to be scare and no need to keep any doubts about any thing because it will make you anxious.

You can Ask about Infectious mononeuclosis and any lymphoma from your doctor

Lymph nodes behind ear should be examine by specialist.

Hope this answers your question.

Please do not hesitate for any query.

I will be happy to answer your questions.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Krishna Dubey (1 hour later)
I ws already tested foe infectious mononucleosis and i also seen an ent specialist. Who felt my neck and looked at my ear and ask me about hiv. I told him what happen and he ask me about my sexual preferences and if i had sex with a prostitute. He continued to feel my neck and behind my ears and said he dont think its hiv but he never tested me or anything. He didnt put a needle in the lymph node or any examination except feeling them. Him asking me about hiv is another reason why i am having doubts about all the testing i have done so far
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Answered by Dr. Krishna Dubey (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
If he thought about HIV then he would advise for testing.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for follow up.


From my side i am 100 percent assure that you are HIV free.

No need to be scare and Go for your appointment with your doctor for a follow up with anxiety medication.

Hope this answers your question.

Please do not hesitate for any query.

I will be happy to answer your questions.
Note: Consult a Sexual Diseases Specialist online for further follow up- Click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Does Rash, Sore Throat And Night Sweats After Sex Indicate HIV?

Brief Answer: All test are reliable and it can be due common viral infetion. Detailed Answer: Welcome to H.C.M. I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. After going through your history and your symptoms one thing is confirmed that you are HIV free. You seem to have got this infection due to contact with that girl and it is not due to sexually transmission. The symptoms are looking in favor of common viral infection and you are right that it is just a coincidence. It is evident that you are also anxious, so you are feeling exaggerated symptoms. Do daily walk and meditation to relive anxiety. Drink plenty of fluids nearly 8 to glasses of water and start any Multivitamin tablet. You will be fine soon. Have a nice day. Hope this answers your question. Please do not hesitate for any query. I will be happy to answer your questions.