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Are Red Bumps In Legs And Redness In Hair Foicles Symptoms Of HIV?

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Posted on Thu, 3 Jul 2014
Question: I had a possible exposure to HIV 3 weeks ago. HIV RNA tested negative after 9 days testing. Oraquick and HIv1 and HIv 2 negative...I have some red bumps in legs (3-4) show up and also some redness in hair foicles..no other symptons..could this be ARS symptoms or I am overreacting?
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Answered by Dr. Praveen Rodrigues (34 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No ARS symptoms this! Relax.

Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
HIV mRNA testing @ 9 days would seem a fair bet. I note you have followed that up with the other Oraquick tests. So , this should suffice. Please repeat the Oraquick tests at the 6 mth interval for completion sake.
The red bumps appear to be a 'folliculitis' & could just have easily occurred following an oil massage or any mild infection.
ARS symptoms are very different & all viral infections' are not HIV.
So, Relax, & move on with your life.
Do remember to practice "Safe Sex" & use condoms in the future. It is not worth to be in this predicament again!
Good Luck & Wish you continued Good Health! Cheers!
Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD
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Are Red Bumps In Legs And Redness In Hair Foicles Symptoms Of HIV?

Brief Answer: No ARS symptoms this! Relax. Detailed Answer: Hi there. HIV mRNA testing @ 9 days would seem a fair bet. I note you have followed that up with the other Oraquick tests. So , this should suffice. Please repeat the Oraquick tests at the 6 mth interval for completion sake. The red bumps appear to be a 'folliculitis' & could just have easily occurred following an oil massage or any mild infection. ARS symptoms are very different & all viral infections' are not HIV. So, Relax, & move on with your life. Do remember to practice "Safe Sex" & use condoms in the future. It is not worth to be in this predicament again! Good Luck & Wish you continued Good Health! Cheers! Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD