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Oral sex risk and ARS symptoms

I had two possible exposures. First is receptive oral sex with a guy of unknown HIV status. I swallowed his. Second, receptive oral sex with another person, but this time, ejaculation is outside. Some of his semen splashed in my left eye.

2 weeks after, I began experiencing flu-like symptoms. I got fever, dry cough, headache, diarrhea and muscle pains. Went to the hospital and they prescribed me with paracetamol and an antibiotic. The CBC showed:

WBC - 12,610 (normal: 4800-10800)
Neutrophils - 75% (normal: 40-74)
Lymphocytes - 17% (normal: 19-48)
Monocytes - 8%

Other values are normal.

Now, my questions:

1. What is my risk for HIV infection?
2. I know symptoms and CBC results  are not used to diagnose HIV, but given the information above (high WBC, low lymphocytes, high neutrophils), could I be experiencing ARS from HIV?

I am planning to get tested soon. Now I just probably need some guidance or expectation setting on the data that I have right now. Thanks!
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Reported-yes, verified-no. A self reporting is often unreliable. Studies have shown no risk.
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Thanks Vance!

Have there been reported cases of HIV transmission through oral sex?

Also, I've read that WBC counts are usually high during ARS. Should this keep me worried?
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1. I see no risk
2. Not since you did not have a risk
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