Is Continuous Itching All Over Body After Unprotected Sex A Sign Of HIV?

Posted on Fri, 27 Dec 2013

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Question : continuous itching i have had throughout my entire body but mostly legs arms and belly. Had unprotected sex 3 1/2months ago and have had the feelings since I went to the walk in clinc teice and was diagnosed with dermatitis and no allergy medicine helped whatsoever. I went and met with a family physician and was asked to perform a hiv test- i am in great shape and very healthy otherwise i am so scared

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Details below Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query. Your family physician suggested you a correct thing. HIV symptoms can vary greatly. It can present in any form. It is better to get tested. I dont want to scare you but its better to rule out. Let me know if you have any doubts. Thank you

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