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[whyamiworried]

Hi..

I have always tried to research on this deadly disease  HIV..

Last encounter of mine was 8 months back... 100 % Protected with no leakages or condom failure..

Suddenly after 8 months have sore throat, and itching all over arms, ear pains and cold chills...

Do I really need testing or could it be Hiv related? Just worried a lot.

The experts have told me to move on and not to worry at all.

What do you suggest???

[Edward W Hook, MD]

Correct.  EWH

[whyamiworried]

doctor thank you so much for your response.

Well if i have always used condoms there should be no worry for Hiv right?

[Edward W Hook, MD]

I see that you have made over 30 similar questions, seeking reassurance that you have not gotten HIV.  Perhaps you have a misunderstanding about how HIV is transmitted.   HIV is transmitted in adults ONLY by UNPROTECTED genital or ano-genital sexual contact with an infected partner or by injection of infected material deep into tissue.  Condom protected sex is safe sex.  That you had a sore throat following sex with a partner whom you believe may have had HIV (most people, even commercial sex workers do not have HIV) is almost certainly a coincidence and not a sign of HIV.  

You should not worry and there is no reason to test related to to your condom protected sex act 8 months ago.  EWH