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Is Fatigue An Early Sign Of HIV Contraction?

Posted on Fri, 6 Nov 2015

Question: I have hsv-1 there was no cold sore on my mouth, and i kissed a girl with hiv+ there was a little saliva swap, i feel fatigue next day, can i get hiv?

Answered by Dr. Arun (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You can allay fear of HIV...

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

Thank you for posting your query to HCM.

I am Dr Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, I read and understand your query and give you a best possible resolution.

HIV and HSV are different virus and infection caused by them are totally different.

Kissing never cause HIV.

Our saliva contains some inhibitory substances that stops viral replication.

So you can allay fear for HIV.

You can ask further health concern here.

Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Arun (40 minutes later)

Thank you Dr. XXXXXXX
But why i feel fatigued? Do you think its a bacteria or hepatitis b?
Thank you for your time

Answered by Dr. Arun (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
No possibility of HIV...

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,

Thank you for asking me query.

There are many reason for fatigue.

So we can't say the fatigue is because of HIV.

HIV initial infection is like common flu. So there is no possibility of HIV in your case.

You can ask me for further concern here..

Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Arun (4 hours later)

could you please tell me what are the possible reasons for the fatigue in this case? so i can do the right tests for it?
Thank you

Answered by Dr. Arun (21 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Stress of having HIV can be a possible reason

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear moh,

In your case stress of having HIV can be a possible reason of fatigue.

You can get your self tested for HIV PCR. Once you will get the result your stress and associated complaints can be resloved.

You can ask me for further confirmation.

Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina