I'm really worried about what happens if someone is exposed to the HIV virus. How soon would symptoms start showing up, and what are the first signs to look out for?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

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Most people infected with HIV experience a short, flu-like illness that occurs 2-6 weeks after infection. After this, HIV may not cause any symptoms for several years.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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The viral load should remain undetectable for at least six months before depending on this approach as an effective HIV prevention strategy. A person must continue to have high adherence to treatment to maintain an undetectable viral load over time.

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I'm trying to understand these test results better. It says "Salmonella typhi O TO Reactive up to Titre 140" and "Salmonella typhi H TH Reactive up to Titre 1160." Then there's "Salmonella paratyphi A H AH Reactive up to Titre 180," but "Salmonella paratyphi B H BH Non Reactive." Should I be worried about these numbers? What's the difference between my typhi and paratyphi results? Any advice on what these mean for my health? I'm kind of concerned about what I should do next.

mild typhoid no need to worry

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I'm really worried about my tpha and VDRL results, can you explain what the treatment process is like? How long does it usually take for these results to turn negative? I'd appreciate any advice you can give.

Depends the clinical staging ,that needs Physical eamination also,visit Dermatologist for appropriate management

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