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InstaCare Online

Sexually Transmitted Diseases
HIV

Should I Call?

Call Your Doctor NOW (night or day) IF:
  • You were forced to have sex (sexual assault or rape)
  • You had sexual intercourse (in the past 72 hours) with someone who was diagnosed with HIV
  • You (or someone you know) have been diagnosed with HIV and:
    • Seizure occurs
    • Fever greater than 100.5 F (38.1 C)
    • Unable to stand or walk
    • Confusion or abnormal behavior
    • Shortness of breath
  • Action: If you are unable to reach your doctor - go to a nearby Instacare clinic or to a local hospital Emergency Department.

    Use our Facility Search, to find the Instacare clinic nearest you.

Call Your Doctor WITHIN 24 HOURS (between 9 am and 4 pm) IF:
  • You think you need to be seen
  • You have been diagnosed with HIV and have:
    • New or persisting headache
    • Significant unplanned weight loss
    • Persisting diarrhea
    • Night sweats
    • Cough lasting more than 3 days
Call Your Doctor DURING WEEKDAY OFFICE HOURS IF:
  • You have other questions or concerns
  • You had sexual intercourse with someone who was diagnosed with HIV and you develop "flu"-like symptoms (Reason: possible symptoms of early HIV infection)
  • You are worried you might have a sexually transmitted disease
Self Care at Home IF:
  • No symptoms and you don't think you need to be seen
  • Questions about HIV
  1. Symptom Description
  2. Care at Home?

Adult Housecalls. Copyright © 2001-2008. David Thompson, M.D.
Reviewed/Modified: Jan. 2008 by Intermountain Healthcare, Inc.


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