Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
I had sex with a girl I know. The condom broke while having sex. After 30 minutes, I started having the headache. I was distraught. I took the antibiotics. After two days, I had a cold. Can HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) symptoms appear this fast? Or it was because I took the antibiotics? Or I am just panicking?
Hi,
I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries.
I understand your concern and will try to help you with it.
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) symptoms cannot appear so soon. It may be due to an anxiety or just a coincidence.
Thank you for consulting me.
You can always reach me at icliniq.com.
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
Thank you for the reply.
So, HIV symptoms cannot appear within three days. But I am having the same symptoms I read about HIV on the internet. Is it possible that the antibiotics I took for two days after the sex to cause these symptoms? Or is it because of the antibiotics fighting against HIV?
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I read and understand your concern.
No, it is not possible due to the antibiotic effect also. Kindly avoid reading about HIV in the internet sources, as it may scare you. Good luck.
Looking forward to your response in order to help you.
Thank you.
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
Thank you for the reply.
How many weeks later the symptoms like cold and flu will appear?
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I read and understand your concern.
They usually appear from two weeks to two months after the exposure. These symptoms are vague and may be present in many other conditions. You should get fourth generation ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) test at four to six weeks after an exposure and then at the 12th week.
Looking forward to your response in order to help you.
Thank you.
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
Thank you for the reply.
It means the symptoms that I am having is just the cold and flu. The HIV symptoms cannot appear within three days. Am I correct?
Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!
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