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Hello Doctor,
I am male who had protected insertive anal sex and protected oral (very brief insertive and receptive) with another male whose status I don't know. We used latex condoms (new) which did not break from start to finish, I even checked the condom I used when we're finished.
Afer 2 weeks, however, I experienced sore throat, cold, cough and feverish feeling. I used to have pharyngits almost every year, but I'm particulary worried this time because of the sexual encounter as I've mentioned above.
Are my symptoms indicative of HIV infection? Do I need HIV testing based on this scenario?
I will appreciate your response very much.
Leo
I am male who had protected insertive anal sex and protected oral (very brief insertive and receptive) with another male whose status I don't know. We used latex condoms (new) which did not break from start to finish, I even checked the condom I used when we're finished.
Afer 2 weeks, however, I experienced sore throat, cold, cough and feverish feeling. I used to have pharyngits almost every year, but I'm particulary worried this time because of the sexual encounter as I've mentioned above.
Are my symptoms indicative of HIV infection? Do I need HIV testing based on this scenario?
I will appreciate your response very much.
Leo
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