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HIV exposure and anxiety

Hello.

I am recently waiting results of an HIV  RNA PCR test and a 4th generation antibody test which were taken two weeks after a couple of exposures (Very worried and anxiety is killing me):

I was anally rimmed with lots of saliva as the masseuse used her tongue and fingered my anus as well. There may have been blood in her mouth/cut on finger that transferred to cuts on/in my anus. I am worried about this.

Since this exposure, I've had a sore throat 5 days later lasting for 2 weeks now, on and off fever, and no appetite muscle aches and fatigue. I've tested for everything else and it's negative. Can this be HIV?

Ive seen James on this sight has valuable knowledge on the subject. As I wait for the results, can you please provide me with some knowledge as I'm very anxious.

THANKS MUCH.
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You have not had a risk and do not need to test over what you describe.
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Thank you James. Vance has not commented. Did I need testing from my exposure and the symptoms I'm having?
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You have been given correct information on your risk assessment,

I promise I am not some all-star on this forum.  Most of what I would tell you, others will tell you as well.  Vance is the Community Leader
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Hi James -

Can you please comment on the above? You see I am particularly nervous about the possibility of her blood getting into my anal cuts during the exposure.

With my symptoms, are they from HIV?

And did I need testing in the first place?

I also have a "pinching pain" in the head of my penis in addition to the symptoms above. Any expert advice would be helpful to me at this time. Thanks
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3149845 tn?1506627771
Hi, no it would not be hiv as you had NO risk
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