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Worried on exposure

I had visited a CSW in South Afrcia and had received oral sex from her. I also had protected vaginal sex. Now exactly three weeks later, i have swollen lymph nodes on the neck ( two on my left side under the jaw) and one on the right under my jaw, all around 7 mm in diameter. Also I have sore throat for a week ( no pain, only extreme irritation). I also have a mouth sore ( canker sore) thats been around for two weeks. Im pretty certain Im on my way to being HIV positive. Is there anyway I will be HIV negative?
I have a wife and child and I can't sleep or do anything. Im really troubled.
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You never had an exposure, oral sex does not transmit HIV and you had protected vaginal sex.
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God Bless you Sirs. I was just paranoid looking at my symptoms since Ive never had them ever before. I don't have fever or any other sign of any other disease so I was really paranoid when I got these in the window period. I true your judgement though Im really worried. Thank you sirs.
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it's Ok,relax now.
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Thank you rain lover. Im relaxed now but still scared a bit!
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HIV has no specific symptoms and HIV is not diagnosed on symptoms.
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Thanks Teak. So I can just move on? or because of these symptoms shall I take a test ?
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