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how early can symptoms develop

i had a drunken encounter with contact with semen and brief anal insertion without semen.

this occurred 3-4 days ago.  i have a sore throat and brief raised bumps on my arm that itch

is this always too soon for indications like this?

i am being tested after 8 days.  will this be valid?
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186166 tn?1385259382
symptoms...if any...come at 2-4 weeks after infection and lasts for 1-2 weeks

a test at 8 days is USELESS...

if you had unprotected anal sex...test at 6-8 weeks for a good indication of your status...but according to guidelines...a test at 3 months is conclusive.
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648017 tn?1247999424
was a condom worn?
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