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Offline Bloodym

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Can CRP level indicate acute hiv?
« on: April 08, 2018, 04:43:52 pm »
Hello everyone,

On the 29th of January I had bareback sex with my boyfriend of the time. A month after I got tonsilitis, then sinusitis, both cases treated with antibiotics (could have been viruses or seroconverting) As of last week I started getting night sweats, feeling very fatigue, has light skin rash after eating food and headaches. This was the 3rd time  I was feeling sick in a month. On Friday I got high fever over 38.5 and went to the ER. Blood test resulted that I have a viral infection and that my CRP level has gone up to 22. Fever has gone down after taking paracetamol, but I’m still getting night sweats mainly chest area which Ive never had before and also some headaches and body aches mainly knees.

I booked a test at the GU clinic but the closest they could fit me in is on the 28th of April.

My question is, can the CRP increase be indicating acute hiv?

Would appreciate your time and help x
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Re: Can CRP level indicate acute hiv?
« Reply #1 on: April 08, 2018, 04:58:39 pm »
It is unwise and specious to attempt to diagnose HIV-infection because of real or imagined symptoms, since symptoms of acute HIV infection, if they occur at all, vary widely.

Since you had a potential risk for HIV-infection, you are correct to seek a test for HIV-antibodies, which is the only surefire way to determine one's HIV-status.  Testing should be conducted six weeks after the incident and then at 13 weeks past the incident for confirmation of the six week results.

Since you are past the six week window, work with your healthcare provider to determine when your HIV-antibody test can be considered conclusive.
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Offline Bloodym

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Re: Can CRP level indicate acute hiv?
« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2018, 11:38:47 pm »
Thank you so much Ptrk3. It’s true it is unwise of me, I’m just worried about my health at the moment as I’ve never felt this weak before, and since my white and red cells count turned out good, I just can’t help but think otherwise. Thank you once again!
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Re: Can CRP level indicate acute hiv?
« Reply #3 on: April 08, 2018, 11:48:59 pm »
You're most welcome. 

Truly, don't overthink these things.  Don't fret over perceived symptoms.

Simply test, and the statistical odds are in your favor (i.e., you will conclusively test "negative" for HIV-antibodies) and move on with your life, practicing safer sex.
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