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Spring Break Mistake

I am a nineteen year old female who made a HUGE mistake during a recent Spring Break Trip. I was totally wasted and had an unprotected encounter with a guy. It only lasted a matter of minutes, like less than 5, and he did not ejaculate; there was also brief oral sex (me to him), which lasted under about 2-3 minutes or so (no ejaculation). Well about 2 days later I developed a rash all over my back, including my buttock. This was on March 13th, the encounter was on the evening of March 11. I also had a sore throat for about a day, which could've come from being on the windy beach every night for an entire week wearing only a swimsuite. Anyway, I'v been pretty fatigued lately but that's semi-normal because I do have Anemia; but I've also experienced what I think may be hot flashes, I'm honestly not sure though, its just that lately I feel really hot sometimes and I don't know why. My doctor says I'm just stressed from school and work. I googled all of my symptoms and HIV popped up! I'm EXTREMELY concerned because I do not know this guy at all. He was a black college male who attends school in Orlando, FL. I'm definately trying to find a free clinic near my home but I'd like to kow your thoughts on the situation and how long I should wait before being tested. Thank you so much.
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Symptoms will never tell you anything about your status. The only way to know your status is by test.
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So so you think my symptoms sound like those of someone infected?
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If you had unprotected penetrative anal or vaginal sex then you need to test 3 months post exposure. If you only had oral sex you don't need testing for HIV.
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