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possible symptoms??

I had sex with a prostitute when very drunk and unfortunately the condom split, the next day I vomited (this may be due to the alcohol the night before.) Four days later my throat glands were swollen and it was uncomfortable to swallow. I also had a headache and felt tired. The symptoms only lasted for three days, is it possible I have HIV?? I have read in some places symptoms generally occur weeks after exposure and last at least a week is this true or can symtoms occur this early and last such a short period of time?? P.S. I fully intend on going to the doctors for a HIV test!!
Many thanks
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Ok thanks for the reassurance Teak!! I thought it was unlikely given the circumstances but from reading elsewhere on the web I have found in numerous places that symptoms can show just days later which is why I have been soo worried, im only 20 and having AIDS would mess everything up!! thanks again!!
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That should have read your symptoms are not that of ARS.
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Your symptoms of ARS. They came on too quick. You can 3 months post exposure for a conclusive test result.
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