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shud i be tested ?

5 months ago i had an unprotected sexual enounter with a girl. She says she was clean and even so
i still think about the possibility of contracting HIV. this month ive been getting a few canker sores too and i read it may be a symptom ...any thoughts ?
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Thnaks , appreciate the help
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I would say that HIV has NO specific symptoms. Stress and anxiety can cause canker sores.
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i read that sores in the mouth may be a symptom of HIV though ? would you say thats just a myth
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Canker sores have nothing to do with HIV. You can test now and have a conclusive test result if you have had unprotected anal or vaginal intercourse.
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