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Oral Exposure/Risk

Oral Exposure/Risk

Hi, I recently had an oral exposure whereby I performed fellatio on a guy of unknown status for about 4 minutes or less.  He did not ejaculate in my mouth.  My assumption is there was precum, but mixed with the saliva I am uncertain of this.  About 4 days later, I had a mildly sore throat and was on the way to the gym when I decided to look in my mouth.  My tonsils were swollen and red and had white spots all over them!  I assumed tonsillitis and went to the doctor.

The doctor tested for strep and mono (although apparently the sympton reaction time for mono is not 4 days...), including CBC to check cell counts and types, and both were negative.  He gave me an antibiotic, which appears to be helping...it's only been 2.5 days of a 7-day dose.  My throat was never super sore, I didnt have a fever.  I was just rather tired with mild throat discomfort.

Anyway, I am worried this could be an HIV incident as I have been told white spots on tonsils can be linked to HIV.  I have had 3-4 past incidents of oral with men (several of which I know, so I can't call them "strangers" although I've never asked status), but none ejaculated in my mouth.  

I am worried that if this isn't from the recent exposure, could it be HIV from a prior oral exposure?  I can't see any other STD that really manifests this way on the tonsils....

I have never had anal or vaginal intercourse.  Other than rimming, the oral is my riskiest HIV exposure and greatest worry.

Do you think I need to direct a question to the doctors in this case?
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Any thoughts on this?
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Is it necessary to see a doctor over this event or to test for HIV over the 4 incidents of oral without ejaculation?  It is almost certain precum came in contact with my mouth.  I mean...anyone can have a slight tear in mouth tissue, yes?  Would this explain the spots?

My doctor thinks it is strep or some random bacteria, but I am worried about risks and oral.  I never thought to suck on latex...most people I know don't and it seems for HIV protection most people just use for intercourse, which I have not had.
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Hi,

Any thoughts or response to my question?
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