- Male
- 24 Years
- 29/01/2025
I'm really confused and worried because it's been two years and my HIV tests are still negative, but I'm experiencing symptoms like nail lines, oral thrush, itchy and painful lips and tongue, swollen lymph nodes in my neck, and a burning and numb sensation in my legs and hands. Could I be a late seroconverter even though my results are negative? What should I do when my symptoms don't match the test results?
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You should test for HIV viral load, and CD4 count.
Dr. Anshul Suggests...
Consult a Infectious Disease specialist
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