Exposure and Possible ARS symptoms

[hivquestion1]

I've had an exposure in recent weeks- month with a partner. The risk was unprotected anal without ejaculation. I know this is a high risk and have scheduled an appointment to be tested at 8 weeks post exposure. Less than 48 hours ago, I woke up with a fever (unsure of the temperature) and a very sore throat on the right side of my throat. This would appear to be any illness and would cause alarm. However, I noticed a rash develope yesterday on my right arm and seems to have spread to my lower left hip. I'm worried that these symptoms may be HIV related.

1. I understand my risk and exposure and must recieve hiv testing at the appropriate time.

2. In your opinion, and through your experience, have you ever heard of ARS fever last only 24 hours. -- I took my temperature at the walk in clinic today and it was 36.1 C - normal. Fever is gone, rash and sore throat on the right side still persists. Does this seem typical of ARS symptoms ?

[hivquestion1]

Of course, I agree. It's mostly the duration of those symptoms. I understand that ARS is no less than a week. My fever was no more than 24 hours

[nursegirl6572]

Don't focus on symptoms, they will not tell you anything.  Symptoms are unreliable, inconsistent and not an indicator of one's status.  The only way to rule out infection is to test, which you're already aware of.

[hivquestion1]

At what time will these symptoms begin after an exposure? Does it seem typical that my symptoms will be gone 48-36 hours later? I will test but want to know what people generally experience when they seroconvert. My rash is still slightly present. Fever is long gone