In need of help

[Scared_and_Young]

Hello Doctor, I am sixteen years old and recently had protected anal intercourse with another man. We used protection but I fear it may have not worked.

Two days after the event, I had flu like symptoms and now four weeks on I have had a sore throat and muscle ache in my lower legs.

I understand these are all signs of HIV infection but seeing as the flu like symptom came very soon after intercourse, I was wondering if it was likely that it was related to potential contraction of HIV.

[me21ddd]

You were not at risk of HIV.

Condoms serve as a barrier to avoid exchange of body fluids that transmit the virus.
When condoms break, they break wide open, so if the condom did break, you would have known it without a doubt.

In the future, use extra-strength condoms and a lot of water-based lubricant to reduce the risk of condom breakage. It would wise to discuss your partner's HIV status before getting involved, most people are honest about it when asked directly.

[Vance2335]

No they are not symptoms of HIV because symptoms came on too early and most people do not get symptoms.

If the condom did not break then you had no risk for HIV.