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HIV ARS Onset

Hi, I'm a gay man. About 8-9 days ago, I had unprotected oral sex with another man 2 days in a roll (same guy). we kissed, deep throat and he came in my mouth both times and I spat it out and immediately used mouth wash to goggle my mouth.  After the second day, I realized I had 2 small cuts inside my mouth (canker sores developing).  

I started getting flu like symptoms 6 days after exposure.  Hot flashes with no or low grade fever 99F, runny nose, slight mucus in throat to swallow and dry cough).  Today is day 9 and I started having diarrhea.  I'm wondering if this is ARS and when is the earliest time I can get tested for conclusive test?  I'm living in Bangkok and I'm not too familiar with the medical facilities or the types of tests.

The guy told me he gets tested every month and is negative as of end of Feb. But he has been sleeping with other guys in the past month.  Thus, I'm starting to get worried that I may have been infected.

Any suggestions?  To say I'm worried sick is an understatement.....
Thanks!
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you don't have any risk for HIV. mouth is a hostile place, and it contains dozens of proteins, which inactive HIV virus. Oral safe is considered as safe sex. so no worries, if you feel unwell see your doctor, but forget HIV
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