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WHat are my Chances.. Cant sleep or eat for weeks,

Had affair with married woman in NY. we are both in out 40's  lasted 4 months.  she said she tested and I did test in July.  Had unprotected oral anal and vaginal sex once each 5 weeks ago.   Exactly 2 weeks after woke up with soar throat couldn't swallow for one day right side of neck low grade fever.  Went to doctor gave me amox and went away 2 days later.  2 weeks later got flu sneezing coughing mild fever under 100.  Now today have 2 reddish pimples ( I hope they are) in my right armpit under the hair pin head sized,  they are reddish and hurt when I touch them... I went and got full panel at lab corp today.  they say it takes a week for results.  don't know if I can make it..  Never had high fever durring the last 5 weeks also never had pimples under my arm before..  What are my chances.   Thanks in advance for the advise.
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I just took an Oral swab test  I bought from Rite Aide.    It was negative..   Was it to soon ?
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Oraquick test are conclusive only at 12 weeks. Im not trying to scare you ok? To put things in perspective. Vaginal sex carries 1/2000 risk for every exposure that is why with a positive female it takes years before the male is infected. And the person you had an affair with. Was she a csw? An injection drug user? If not she would be low risk for hiv. I honestly hope all will be well with you sir
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Just try to realx. Symptoms mean nothing. The test result will be better. Try to get support from the people around you. Ok? Confide to a friend to help you while waiting.
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I did get tested today at lab corp here in US.   I know it was a risk.  And I know symptoms can tell you nothing.  But do mine sound like ARS.  Never high fever ,  pimple like things under arm in pit are there lymph node there ?  and if they are do they get red like pimples.  does ars last more than 2 days ?    I know I am grasping at straws here and am waiting my results in about a week..  just cant function.
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To be honest there is a risk. Unorotected vaginal is a risk. It would be prudent to test. Have a duo/ 4the gen test at 4 weeks. Most heterosexual cases of hiv are acquired with partners they assume to be safe. Take care!
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