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Is This A Symptom Of Hiv I Have White Patches At The Back Of Neck?

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Question : Dear doctor.. I have white patches at the back of my throat and often it feels dry. Is this a symptom of hiv ? I did hiv duo tests at 4 5 7 and 10 weeks and the results are all negative.
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Answered by Dr. Sankaranantham Murugan (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
In your case it would not be due to HIV infection as per the results

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back once again.
Thanks for posting your query.
White patch over throat can occur in many conditions including tonsilitis and Diphtheria. When your HIV tests remain non reactive even after 10 weeks of exposure, it would be very much unlikely to be due to HIV infection. It is better to consult an ENT surgeon and follow his/her advice.
Dr S.Murugan
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Is This A Symptom Of Hiv I Have White Patches At The Back Of Neck?

Brief Answer: In your case it would not be due to HIV infection as per the results Detailed Answer: Hi, Welcome back once again. Thanks for posting your query. White patch over throat can occur in many conditions including tonsilitis and Diphtheria. When your HIV tests remain non reactive even after 10 weeks of exposure, it would be very much unlikely to be due to HIV infection. It is better to consult an ENT surgeon and follow his/her advice. Dr S.Murugan