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Is Chest Pain, Burning Sensation In Arms And Back, Strep Throat, Blurred Vision And Sweating Mean HIV Infection?

Hello! Is chest pain , burning sensations in arms and back, blurry vision (sometimes) neck and back pain, some sweating, and side hurting symptoms of me going through acute hiv infection? I also have strep throat that didn t go away after penicillin shot. Now I am on the penicillin pills. My risk (unprotected) was 33 days ago and I tested negative at 21 days with hiv antibody blood test. Please answer, I can t even sleep at night or enjoy my days. Thank you
posted on Mon, 7 Jan 2013
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Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.

The symptoms which you have described are not specific or indicative of a HIV infection. However, this can be confirmed only after a HIV test.

HIV tests may not detect the virus, when done within 3 months of unprotected sexual exposure. This is called the 'window period'. So, I would advise you to repeat the test after 3 months to confirm.

In the future, always practise safe sex.

Wish you all the best.

Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
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Is Chest Pain, Burning Sensation In Arms And Back, Strep Throat, Blurred Vision And Sweating Mean HIV Infection?

Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query. The symptoms which you have described are not specific or indicative of a HIV infection. However, this can be confirmed only after a HIV test. HIV tests may not detect the virus, when done within 3 months of unprotected sexual exposure. This is called the window period . So, I would advise you to repeat the test after 3 months to confirm. In the future, always practise safe sex. Wish you all the best. Regards, Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar Consultant Psychiatrist