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Is A Non Itchy Rash On Thighs Indicative Of HIV Infection?

Posted on Tue, 21 Apr 2015

Question: Ok I have a rash inside both thighs and a little bit on the outside of leg it don't itch , I had protected sex last week , but tried unprotected but never really pi nitrated cause I was soft , Mabey for a few seconds ,is this hiv I'm breaking down please help

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Send clear photos. unlikely due to HIV.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query.
Welcome back to health care magic again.I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.

It is likely due to fungal infection or allergy .
You can send clear photos of lesions for clarification.
It is unlikely due to HIV.As the rash is not specific to HIV.
You can allay fears of HIV.
You can get back for any clarification with clear photos and details.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venerologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (48 minutes later)

Can I get a rapid hiv test at any hospital , it's only been about Mabey 9 days could antibodies show up yet so I can see if I'm negative or positive , can u send me a pic of hiv rash

The docter said the rash is 100percent not hiv , which is great but I still don't know I will send u the pics soon as I get a chance

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Antibodies test conclusive after 3 months.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.

There is nothing called HIV rash .If your doctor has confirmed it is not related, you can allay fears .
Rapid tests will not be conclusive at this stage though likely to come negative. At this stage HIV 1&2 RNA PCR will be better.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (16 hours later)

I have some abdominal pain could no diarahia, could that be std related
I just got hiv tested now I'm waiting for results , it's going on 2 weeks since possible exposure , how accurate do u think it will be

Will I know if my lymph nodes are swollen , or if I have an ulcer in my mouth

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Unlikely due to HIV / STDs.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.

Do not relate all symptoms to HIV. These can be due to anxiety, stress,gastritis .Not due to HIV.

Wait for the results.If antibodies test ,they are not conclusive at this stage.If PCR they are very sensitive at this stage.
If you are examining daily then you will know if you have lymph nodes or ulcers .

Do not get anxious.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (12 hours later)

Hi , what other stds has symptoms like hiv please tell there's some , I'm sweating it's not hot , I had a little diarrhea , headache , and abdominal pain , and a leg rash what does this mean ? I just am a little fatigue to , what does this mean

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Anxiety.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
These symptoms are likely due to your anxiety .
Just relax.
Do exercises.
Do yoga, meditation.
Forget episode.
Get involved in activities you like/hobbies.

If need be consult a psychiatrist or psychologist.
Forget about HIV and STDs .
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (9 hours later)

My body temp is 97.7 is that low , Have u talked to other ppl and they felt sympltoms and were freaked out and came back negative even though they had symptoms
I think I'll get results within an hour

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (54 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Normal temperature

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
The temperature is normal do not worry.
Your tests will be negative.
Allay fears.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (46 minutes later)

They said the results are still pending , wait 48 more hours why do I have to wait what is goin on shouldn't they know after a day ?

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Follow their instructions

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
You have to wait for the results.there may be some technical problems .Some tests may require time.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (15 minutes later)

How long would it usually take, would a positive take longer XXXXXXX a negitave test

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Same time is required.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
It depends on type of test.Both take same time whether positive or negative.
You can get back for any clarification
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar