Could a prolonged sore throat be a symptom of HIV?
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The following is an actual conversation between an iCliniq user and a doctor that has been reviewed and published as a Premium Q&A.
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Hi doctor,
I have a sore throat for the past 15 days. I tried taking all the medicines. But there is no use. I had also done four tests for HIV in this period. I had protected sex. All the results came negative. Why do I have a sore throat? If I am doing another HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) test, do I need to test with the morning blood?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.
First, there is no need to give a morning sample for HIV test. Second, a sore throat is due to infection and may not always be due to HIV. Simply check for any redness (congestion) of tonsils or surrounding area to rule out any infection. A sore throat can occur due to a viral, or a bacterial infection and the causes are numerous. A viral infection may present with body pain, while a bacterial infection will have a high-grade fever. So try to rule out any congestion in the throat. You can start with a prophylactic drug for a sore throat. Take tablet Amoxiclav (Amoxicillin with Clavulanic acid) three times a day for seven days.
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