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Are Sore Throat And Other Symptoms Indicative Of HIV After A Negative RNA PCR Test?

I did oral sex for hiv unknown status men .so i went to take hiv test i did rna pcr test it was negative. After that I haven t had any anal sex , vaginal sex or oral sex .after one month i developed a sore throat, swollen lymph nodes in neck , groin pain, muscle pain , weekness and itchy all over the body ,face and scalp . I have extreme fear of hiv. I keep thinking that i got it from a laboratory where i took test .
Mon, 1 Apr 2024
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Hello,

Get re-tested after the window and if the result is negative, you do not have HIV. You can take other tests like antigen / antibody tests or nucleic acid tests (NAT) to be on the safer side. HIV commonly presents with symptoms like sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, fatigue, fever, chills, rash, etc.

Since you are having groin pain and itchiness all over the body, scalp, face you are suggested to get clinically examined by a urologist. Get tests for STD done to detect shingles, etc. You can take antihistamines for relieve from itches. Apply ointment hydrocortisone or lacto calamine, lotion on the areas affected.

Do not touch, scratch or pick. Do not share your toiletries with anyone. Be serious about your hygiene. Wear loose fitting cotton clothes. Your treatment will depend on the diagnosis made, you will be treated with antibiotics or antivirals if reports come positive.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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Are Sore Throat And Other Symptoms Indicative Of HIV After A Negative RNA PCR Test?

Hello, Get re-tested after the window and if the result is negative, you do not have HIV. You can take other tests like antigen / antibody tests or nucleic acid tests (NAT) to be on the safer side. HIV commonly presents with symptoms like sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, fatigue, fever, chills, rash, etc. Since you are having groin pain and itchiness all over the body, scalp, face you are suggested to get clinically examined by a urologist. Get tests for STD done to detect shingles, etc. You can take antihistamines for relieve from itches. Apply ointment hydrocortisone or lacto calamine, lotion on the areas affected. Do not touch, scratch or pick. Do not share your toiletries with anyone. Be serious about your hygiene. Wear loose fitting cotton clothes. Your treatment will depend on the diagnosis made, you will be treated with antibiotics or antivirals if reports come positive. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician