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Lymph nodes and HIV

Lymph nodes and HIV

I have posted before but I'm still nervous.  It's been a little over 2 months since my possible exposure and I was wondering that if swollen lymph nodes began during the ARS period, would they continue to last past the time frame of the ARS infection?  There are two lymph nodes on either side of my groin that have felt large and rubbery since about 4 weeks after my possible exposure.  Yes I know I have a little to no risk, but I'm just worried since regardless of 'HIV symptoms' the swelling of lymph nodes are a serious matter.  Also I have noticed some smaller lymph nodes on the side of my neck and above my collar bone which is worrying.  Underneath my armpit I have had some pain and burning in what I presume are the lymph nodes but I cannot sense any enlarged lymph nodes under there.  I am very nervous since generalized lymph node swelling and obscurities are not good.  I have read alot of reassuring evidence that I am most likely negative, but I'm not 100% sure because of the lymph nodes.  
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As you told you are most likely -ve. ASR does not stay this long (i.e. 2 months). Normally ARS syndrome stays about 3 - 14 days and go away on their own. If you have lymph nodes please contact your helth care provider as it can be caused by many other reason than HIV.

You cannot diagnose HIV based on ARS / Acute HIV Syndrome symptoms, only by testing.
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You were never at risk of contracting HIV.
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