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sore throat

I am male 25 year old . I have sore throat on 8 th day after exposure followed by running nose. no fever is this acute hiv symptoms. I am worried.
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thanks for reply ...
i will test at 3 months mark but just i want to know that whatever symptoms(Sore thoat and running nose)  i have are part of acute hiv symptoms.
Because i have not read running nose is symptom of acute hiv. this will reduce some of my anxiety,
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1510964 tn?1294212376
Unprotected vaginal and/or anal sex is a risk for HIV. get yourself tested at 3 month mark for a conclusive result.
Symptoms are very poor indicator of HIV. Most of the HIV symptoms are common with many viral/bacterial infections.
BTW, 8 days is a little too soon for ARS to appear.
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unprotected sex with girl with unknown status
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1510964 tn?1294212376
what was ur exposure?
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