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Chance of hiv with high risk male

Hi
I'm really freaking out over the possibility of contracting hiv almost 4 weeks ago.
I had unprotected sex with a male African man from Zimbabwe he moved to uk 2 years ago.
He claims I'm the only person he's slept with in the uk although I'm not sure I beleive him.
Since having sex I've had a few symptoms, sore throat for a few days, a small rash across my feet and some sharp sudden pains in legs and arms which I've never had before.
I went and got tested for stds and came back positive for chlymidia I was mortified and asked him straight if there is any chance he could be hiv positive and he said no as he was tested for his visa coming to uk but I've researched this any found no evidence that it has to be done. And I just don't beleive he would tell me. I have 3 days before I can go back for blood tests and the wait for the results is going to kill me. I asked him to get tested too and he agreed we're currently waiting for his results any day now. I just can't take the not knowing anymore I'm not sleeping, eating, I constantly feel sick with worry.
I'd just like to know if anyone could give me any info on how likely it is I've contacted hiv ? I know it can only take one time but I'm jus hopping and preying this isn't going to be the case.
Thanks for any help
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366749 tn?1544695265
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Unprotected sex does carry a risk of HIV transmission if one of the partner is infected. However otherwise the risk is Zero because you can not give something that you do not have.

His test report may be highly reassuring for you but it does not relieve you from your own test.

So suggest you to get yourself tested anytime now with the specified current generation test, collect your conclusive report and move on with your life. Next time, NEVER EVER unprotected with anyone outside your mutually committed monogamous relationship.

A boy is not the real "boy friend" of a girl but the "condom" is, so always trust your synthetic "boy friend"
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