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Had dental infection > only 1 swollen lymph node for 2 months.now 1 swollen tonsil.had unprotected sex. took truvada (emtricitabine and tenofovir) 36 hours later.hiv?

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See a dentist ASAP: An infection lasting 2 months needs to be evaluated asap. By waiting, it may make things worse. If is not dentally related, they will get you to the right provider.

Dr Raff and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/22/2020

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