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Can penicillin fight early HIV illness signs such as flu-like symptoms when tests are negative for strep the flu and mono?
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∙ 9y ago
Because HIV is a virus, penicillin is not effective in treating it. If you have primary HIV disease with flu-like illness, it is critical that you start antiretroviral therapy. See a health care provider today and make it clear that you are experiencing early HIV symptoms.
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∙ 9y ago
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