whats with the ringworm???

[lovelylady27]

Why do some websites state ringworm is common in hiv? I think thats what i have and it has not responded to treatmeny. I have andn appointment with my pcp and i will have him take a look.This is the same doc who says i dont have hiv based on 6 week 1 day neg result and the fact he did a node check on me. So thw question is if ringworm is not a factor in hiv infection Then why do i keep seeing this posted on websites??? I am completly terrified to go test again.I will eventually when i think i can handle the result..This really sucks !!! so what are the chances a 6 week 1 day negative turning positive?? this rasgh deal is getting worse and i have done everything ,LAMISIL, HYDROCORTIZONE, DESENEX, TING SPRAY... HELP

[Teak]

Ringworm is a fungus infection. People with HIV when they have lower CD4s tend to have higher incidents of fungal infections. Ringworm is not specific to HIV. You can get ringworm from your pets.

[lovelylady27]

Ilooked up the granuloma and my spots dont resemble that.. Iguess thats a thank god!! thaks for your comment , itoo hope to be positive when i test again:)

[islandfever]

Sorry, I can't help about the ringworm though. I heard Granuloma annulare resembles ringworm and is related to HIV. Maybe its a misdiagnoses on the web's behalf? If you already tested negative though at 6 weeks I'd be feeling GREAT if I were you.

[islandfever]

I've convinced myself that I am HIV positive also, and am having my 6 week and 3 day test tomorrow. (My first one ever) On a recent post they said that a 6 week test is 95% accurate.  I don't think there is anyone confirmed on this forum who has had a result change. I am not ready to handle my result reguardless, so I am just taking it now to see. I

[lovelylady27]

forgot the spell check ...sorry