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Worried about pityriasis rosea and HIV

In nov. 2009 I had an hiv test that came back negative (I hadn't had sex since may before than), I was having a tingling sesation

In early January 2010 I had protected sex, was bitten, gave oral, and received oral sex.

Within two weeks I had what was diagnosed by a doctor as pityriasis rosea by a doctor the vaginal tingling came back and was diagnosed as HPV.

Is there a chance I could have HIV? it seems very unlikely but the pityriasis keeps coming and going and it seems odd to have both of these at the same time to me.

Any help would be great thanks
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The only reason I asked is because the P.R. Showed up where I was bitten. Also I saw that sometimes in an HIV rash it looks similar. I understand I was safe and my risk is so low... (something like .06 percent) but I just was/ still somewhat am worried. I think I'll be tested again in a few months to be 100% sure.
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Thanks!
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There is no connection between Pityriasis Rosea and HIV. Although apparently there is a similar rash that could be caused by Syphilis. But, from the sounds of it there is no risk of either. Its just a rash that occurs in alot of people around fall/springtime and clears up on its own. From what I know, once you've had it once it never comes back again, No need to worry!
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You've never had a risk.
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