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HIV risk: Receptive Anal with condom and fissures

Hi there. Two weeks ago, I engaged in a gay receptive anal sex with a CSW. He claimed to be HIV negative.  We had anal sex and used a condom, with him topping me. The condom looked intact when he removed it once we were done.
However, I am still worried because i started having anal fissures and two weeks later, it has not fully subsided.
I know it is too late for PEP. But can someone tell me the HIV risk from this event? Are anal fissures a sign of ARS or other form of STDs? I plan to get tested by the end of the month. Thanks.
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Using a condom protects you from HIV transmission. As long as the head of your penis or the head of the other guy's penis was covered, there was zero risk using a condom for HIV transmission.  Anal fissures would not impact that safety, condom was a barrier.  You do not need to worry about getting HIV is you use condoms for vaginal and anal sex and don't share IV drug needles.  
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Thanks for the clarifications. Appreciate it.
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You used a condom which by your own admission did not break. Therefore you had no risk. As long as you continue to use condoms and they don't break then you're safe from infection with HIV.
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Thanks for the reply. Much appreciated.
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