For HIV-infected patients, healing may be slower and may require longer treatment. Instruct the patient to abstain from sex until the infection is healed completely. Any sexual contact in the last 10 days before symptoms appeared should be examined and treated even if no symptoms are apparent. Review safe sex practices. Medicine is a constantly changing science and not all therapies are clearly established.
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