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Strep and HIV
I had 10 minute vaginal sex session with a sex worker in Russia. I used condom and I asked her if she was HIV+ she said no (she could be lying). Two months later I had a fever and sore throat. I went to my doctor back in Missouri and the tests said it was Strep throat. Is Strep a symptom of HIV? Or could a viral infection be mistaken for strep? Also would a blood test after two months from sex session show a reliable result whether it is HIV or not?
I had a swab of my throat taken for testing, now will that swab also rule out viruses (HIV)?
You don't need a blood test to know that since you used a condom and since strep throat is caused by a bacterium not HIV- your tests showed that.
Just for my peace of mind, would a blood test after two months since contact reliably confirm whether it is HIV or not?
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