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Are Mild Fever, Sore Throat And Tender Cervical Lymph Nodes Signs Of HIV?

Hello, I am a doctor. I had a very minor needle stick injury 2 weeks ago (25g needle, infiltrating subcut local anaesthetic, v superficial - very little bleeding only when squeezing my finger, no visible blood on needle). I am not sure of patient s HIV status but from low risk group. I decided not to report it/pursue it as decided risk was negligible, but bled and washed it. 2 days ago (12 days post injury) I developed flu like symptoms (low grade fever, mild sore throat, mildly tender cervical lymph nodes). I realise that it is most likely simply an incidental viral upper respiratory tract infection but nonetheless I am now very anxious. I have read that the HIV duo test is reasonably accurate (80-90%) accurate at 2 weeks. Is that percentage increased if symptoms are present ie if this were a seroconversion illness would the test be more accurate? I am desperate to find out as quickly as possible. What is your recommended testing?
Mon, 19 Dec 2022
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Hello,

I suggest you to get HIV testing and in case it is negative to get done HIV western blot at 3 months for confirmation.

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

Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
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Are Mild Fever, Sore Throat And Tender Cervical Lymph Nodes Signs Of HIV?

Hello, I suggest you to get HIV testing and in case it is negative to get done HIV western blot at 3 months for confirmation. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist