Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
If i had unprotected sex and 3 days later i have a sore throat, thats all, something tike strept, is that a possible sign of hiv?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Probably Not HIV: Hiv like other viral infections has an incubation period. If you had a single high risk encounter 3 days ago you would not have signs of HIV now. Acute HIV infection may occur 2-4 weeks following exposure and is usually associated with other symptoms. There are many pathogens (both viral and bacterial) that can cause a sore throat (pharyngitis).
Answered 5/27/2016
4.9k views
Not likely: Flu like illness due to acute HIV infection usually takes a few weeks. Please consult your doctor for testing for HIV and other diseases, e.g., gonorrhea that is more consistent with acute sore throat three days after unprotected sex.
Answered 6/10/2014
4.9k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Runny nose,no cough or sore throat..general feeling of being unwell..maybe a fever..is this hiv? Haven't a unprotected sex in about 2-3 months.no rash
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I recently developed a canker sore I do get them every so often.I also have a sore throat I've recently had unprotected sex with a male. I'm worried about HIV. I had the RNA test 9 day post-exp and it was negative. Could this still be signs of HIV?
Unprotected vaginal sex twice one night with female. Later found out she hiv+. I got sick all symptoms. 14 neg hiv test 5 months and 4 days after exposure. 4,6,7,8,12,16wks neg. I pcr RNA at 11wks neg. Last text 3 gen neg. Neck pain, sore throat,hiv?
I had unprotected sex & got tested for HIV 4 days after -too soon for tru result. I had a mild sore throat and fever the day after sex, do I have hiv?
Unprotected sex (oral &vaginal) w/unknown HIV status male starting 5/13/20, sore throat 6 days after. was in 5 mo relationship. took 2 oral ORAQUICK tests 1.5 yrs after initial risk event, both negative. Chances for false neg or can i trust results?
12 days ago I had unprotected sex, is it possible for HIV symptoms to Show such as extreme fatigue and painful joints and sore throat?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
