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palpable lymph nodes

6 months ago, I had unprotected sex twice with my girlfriend at the time. I do not know her hiv status. I have had a recurrent sore throat for the past couple weeks though this may be to acid reflux and smoking. For the past couple days I have had slightly painful palpable lymph nodes in my armpits and arms, and directly above my groin on both sides. I do have a healing abscess on my upper left leg. I did not experience any ARS symptoms that I can recall, but I read that swollen lymph nodes in multiple places are a good indicator of hiv infection. I'm going crazy with worry. Please help.
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Don't worry you will be fine. You are HIV negative.
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I am no longer in contact with her. I just had a test an hour ago and waiting for the call now. I am sick with anxiety.
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The odds are tilted in your favour after this exposure. However , unprotected sex puts you at risk. If she is your girlfriend, ask her status . Both of you can go for test and collect your conclusive results and move on with your lives.  Best wishes.
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I also have swollen salivary glands under sides of my jaw to the front.
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