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My understanding is most people have a fever during HIV conversion. I have developed a dry cough with no fever or any other symptoms. I have been active orally with different guys. Unfortunately I ran across this  on the NET. which has me worried. Could a single symptom be the first sign. I will test but wanted your thoughts.
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Respiratory symptoms — A dry cough is usually the only respiratory symptom associated with primary HIV infection.
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Well he is an EXPERT with many years of experience.Well Done for moving on.Best thing you ever did.
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I have moved on thanks for your help.

Dr.Hook is an impressive guy reading his bio and it was worth the $20 buck. have a good one.
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Please except your NO RISK assessment and kindly move on with your life.You don,t have an HIV concern.
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Is two post excessive or are saying there was no risk?

I paid and got a polite answer from Dr Hook and feel much relieved. I don't know you or your policies but seem to me you need to lighten up.
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what's the report sign mean?
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Sorry for the extra question but I have read again that dry cough is an indication of ARS as posted above.
My question is have any of you found more info on a dry cough than that which I posted above?
I am off to the Doc. today but this cough is very unusual. Can't sleep at night and very dry.


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Thanks  
I only do oral so lets hope all is well
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Classic ARS symptoms appear 2 to 4 weeks after infection and include,very high fever,very sore throat and rash on trunk--torso and limbs.You need not worry however if oral sex was all that you engaged in as it is a zero risk activity for Hiv transmission.All the best.
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If you are JUST active orally, you dont need to worry about HIV. As the symptoms go, fever (101+) sore throat, and body rash are the most common symptoms and they tend to happen around the same time. You having just dry cough is not a primary symptom for HIV. You can get tested at 3 month mark (after your last sexual exposure, not including oral sex), and the result would be accurate.
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