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ARS symptoms simultaneous?
Hello I posted here several weeks ago about flu like symptoms (Extreme sore/swollen throat, muscle aches, fatigue, high fever accompanied by profuse night sweats) occuring 2-3 days after unprotected sexual contact with unknown status partner (I am female, we had vaginal sex/no ejaculation, gave him oral sex w/ swallowing of ejaculate fluid). Now approximately one month later I have begun to have a rash form on my back which is bothersome. The rash is closely clustered with small-medium sized flat bumps on red skin. The rash seems to be spreading around the left side to my underarm area. The rash is similar to that of shingles description. My question is, more clearly stated: do ARS (early phase HIV symptoms) occur simultaneously (flu symptoms occuring with rash)? I know the risk of oral sex contraction of HIV is low, but there was also vaginal sex (even though there was no ejaculation). Does anyone have any answers. I am waiting out a few weeks before I get tested, as it seems getting tested too early gives unclear results. Thank you, I just want to stay informed in this anxious period.
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Thanks for the responses! I am not posting as a different person, I just asked a new question. I got tested in the 6-8 wk. period and I was neg. I did get diagnosed with shingles and I am taking anti-virals. The practicioner requested I return for the 3 month test b/c of the shingles (I am only 21, it is considered rare). I have recently developed genital chancers, as well as swollen/painful neck & pelvic lymph nodes (which are physically & clearly swollen to the touch). I don't think this roller coaster is over, but I'm just easing my fears with my initial negative result.
ARS symptoms occur 2-4 weeks and lasts 1 week or so
and THEY COME SAME TIME
and THEY COME SAME TIME
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