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What Is The Cause Of Frequent Sneezing, Runny Nose And Bumps On The Body Post Unprotected Sex ?
hi doc , i had unprotected sex with ex boyfriend last december 2010, we had sex right after he is having chicken pox . i already had chicken pox when i was s kid. now i have my present partner and we do sex. now i experiencing some problem i notice that in my leg have 2 round red itchy large and raised and now in my face have 2 but smaller than in my leg. i also experiencing frequent sneezing, runny nose, teary eye and common cold . is this a sign of having hiv?
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HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is the name given to infecting virus & AIDS(Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is the condition caused by the HIV virus. When a person has AIDS, his bodies ability to resist common & minor infection is considerably decrease & as a result person starts falling ill frequently & feels weak. You should not worry as the disease frequency is not high in your case. Please consult a Dermatologist for red itchy patches & a Physician/ENT specialist for common cold. But to remove your anxiety contact A.R.T. Centre of any Government Hospital, where facility of test for HIV is available free of cost & reports & details are kept confidential. Avoid unprotected sex in future.
Wish you good health.
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What Is The Cause Of Frequent Sneezing, Runny Nose And Bumps On The Body Post Unprotected Sex ?
Hello, Welcome to HCM, HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is the name given to infecting virus & AIDS(Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is the condition caused by the HIV virus. When a person has AIDS, his bodies ability to resist common & minor infection is considerably decrease & as a result person starts falling ill frequently & feels weak. You should not worry as the disease frequency is not high in your case. Please consult a Dermatologist for red itchy patches & a Physician/ENT specialist for common cold. But to remove your anxiety contact A.R.T. Centre of any Government Hospital, where facility of test for HIV is available free of cost & reports & details are kept confidential. Avoid unprotected sex in future. Wish you good health.