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I Am Very Worried About HIV, Please Suggest Me
i am very worried about hiv i have read on the internet that if you have hiv u can get exxagerated insect bites i have one on my leg witch has come out in a lump and very itchy and sore, i recently had a hiv test at just over 6 weeks exposure it was negative, am i correct in saying it can cause bad bites, i am very worried at the moment over all of this
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hi;
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HIV will come positive only after a window period of 4-6 months so it is early to say.Secondly the exaggerated bites if they happen it is in full blown cases & not on just exposure.So please get treated for the itchy lump it may not be because of HIV.Don't get worried if possible please get repeat HIV done after 6 months.
Till then take care .
thanks
welcome to HealthcareMagic Forum
HIV will come positive only after a window period of 4-6 months so it is early to say.Secondly the exaggerated bites if they happen it is in full blown cases & not on just exposure.So please get treated for the itchy lump it may not be because of HIV.Don't get worried if possible please get repeat HIV done after 6 months.
Till then take care .
thanks
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