HIV is unable to reproduce outside its living host (unlike many bacteria or fungi, which may do so under suitable conditions), except under laboratory conditions; therefore, it does not spread or maintain infectiousness outside its host.
You are correct that your genital herpes is associated with modest increase in risk of HIV. Interestingly and for reasons that are not completely known, herpes is associated with increased HIV risk whether or leisons are present or not. The increase is rather low and overall your use of the condom still is of great benefit in reducing your risk for getting HIV. Thus while there is a VERY Slight risk for getting HIV from the events you describe it is minimal.
Neuropathy if it occurs in hiv positive people, it happens well after they have had hiv. not towards the begining.
you can have an antibody test now, for a good indication of your status followed by a three month antibody test for a conclusive answer
chook110607, thank you for your reply. What is your take on herpes and HIV. The vaginal fluids from her definitely contacted the area i had herpes. Is it not enough to transmit the virus?
My Neuropathy issue I had on my left leg was the biggest reason I am writing here. How common is this as an early symptom of HIV?
Please help me.
You had protected sex. No risk. Oral sex is not a risk for hiv even if she was positive. And even if she had cuts or blood in her mouth. Your symptoms are not suggestive of hiv. Lymph nodes swell for literally thousands of reasons other than hiv. When they swell due to hiv it is not localized swelling. It is generalized. Meaning all lymph nodes all over tour body. Nothing yyou at risk you did puts you at risk for hiv. Im guessing guilt is whats going on. ps. Keep yoyr fingers off the lymph nodes. The more you poke and prod the more irritated and inflamed they will get. stop searxhing for symptoms. They mean nothing. And guilt and anxiety will lead you to find anything your looking for.