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Sorry to be asking again...

I am asking this question again hoping to get re-assurance...
Cutting the story short. I had unprotected sex with a worker... Heterosexual...

Now.. I understand I am contracted with yeast infection. (I am male)
But this thing moved from oral, penile, and got to my eyes and now it's in my nails...
This occurred within one week of the encounter. And I am still trying to solve the infection 3 weeks on. Penis has no more pain, the fatigue has disappeared, it's just that I can smell yeast strongly still in my **** and in my nails. (I have a very sensitive nose)

My worries here are that there are so many articled linking HIV with yeast infection.
I was tested at 1-2 weeks and the results are negative.

Now the question again is:
Does HIV cause yeast infection? If yes, does it mean that if my yeast infection was in fact caused by the HIV, my results MUST have been positive? (I did 3 tests within 3 days between 10-15 day period and they were all negative)
Please try and understand the question and not just think that it's impossible for signs to show so early. I am very unhealthy, I don't do drugs, but I get approximately 1-2 hours sleep a day(or even less). My immune system as I believe shall be low because of this lifestyle in the last 3 years. (I am 27)

Rephrasing the question to be sure:
If in fact my yeast infection was caused by the HIV. Does that mean that a test would surely be positive? (
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I have seen doctors and have had a swab confirming candida on my penis.

I was given a pill by the doctor to take which has certainly eased the pain in urination. I can say that my penis is completely cured. However, the smell of yeast is now in my fingers and strongly evident in my urine.

My question is whether HIV causes yeast infection and how soon after infection would it cause this type of symptoms?
If I in fact have HIV and are causing symptoms, the results MUST be positive. Right or Wrong??
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186166 tn?1385259382
stop looking at pictures of yeast infections and trying to diagnose yourself.  see a doctor if you are concerned.

you are testing waaaaaaaay too early...and your tests mean absolutely nothing.  test at 6-8 weeks for a good indication of your status...but follow up at 3 months for a conclusive result.
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Note also:
I saw my doctor on 4th day of encounter thinking my sore throat was an infection. I believe I was mis-diagnosed and he gave me antibiotics for 5 days. This may have also helped the yeast infection to attack me for so long.

This is really killing me... The anxiety and everything and with today being my birthday, couldn't even pull a smile on my face...

I will be very grateful for someone to assist in this... Thanks...
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