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Are Fever, Body Pain And Headache Signs Of HIV?

Posted on Mon, 20 Jun 2016

Question: Hello Doctor

After 3.5months from a possible HIV exposure (not sure) got fever (up and down between 36.7 to 38C), body pain and head ache for about to 2 weeks.

I had one antibiotic course for bacterial infection. It came into control. But again started within 2days. Now i dont have body pain and no much head ache. But fever still continue.

Is it anything related to HIV infection.

Note: i didn't get any ARS symtoms within 3 months from possible HIV exposure.

Thank you

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Fever is not related to HIV.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,

Welcome to HCM once again.

You had got fever with body-ache after 3.5 months of possible exposure then it is not related to HIV so don't worry. Chronic fever since more than 2 weeks may be due to variety of reasons so consult your physician and go for some investigations to isolate the cause. Follow the treatment advice and you will be fine soon. Allay the fear of HIV and move ahead in life. Always stay happy and healthy.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (36 hours later)

Once again thank you so much doctor. From your advise I believe that i am free from HIV. just for mental relax I am going to have a HIV test on 06th May. I would wish to post ymy result to you if the test result come negative. If not, you can consider my story ends there. Day-by-day i am leaving with extreme anxiety.
After that test i will follow-up with a general physician for fever treatment.

Thank you doctor.

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get back to me with test result.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,

Welcome back and thanks for follow-up.

Don't get anxious or feared and go for the test. The result will surely come in your favour so get back to me with test result and hope for the best.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (10 days later)

Attn. Dr. XXXXXXX Jangid (HIV/AIDS specialist)

Sorry for my late reply due to lack of internet connection in my home town.

I done HIV I Ag & HIV I & II IgG AB( ECLIA ) test in my place. And my result got negative (0.233). Attached test report for your reference.

Please advise is this test can be final result or any further test is required.

Thank you so much for your guidance doctor.

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No further test is required.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,

Welcome to HCM once again.

You had tested negative for HIV 1 Ag and HIV 1 & 2 Ab after 3 months of possible exposure than don't get worried or tensed because the result is 100% conclusive and no need to go for any further test.

Allay the fear of HIV and other negative ideas from your mind. Forget about the past and move ahead in life. Always stay happy and healthy. If you need any help in future write to me directly any time.

Thank You

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad