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I performed oral sex on a female unprotected 5 days ago. yesterday, i felt my lymph nodes in my neck swollen, with a slight sore throat. i get chills/sweats, but my temperature is fine. i'm worried i have acute hiv.

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Dr. Elizabeth Reynoso answered

Probably not: it would be rare for HIV to cause symptoms so quickly after transmission, and symptoms are more likely related to a cold or respiratory virus. However, it would be a good idea to be tested for studs regularly if having unprotected sex

Answered 10/8/2017

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A member asked:

I performed oral sex on a female unprotected 5 days ago. yesterday, i felt my lymph nodes in my neck swollen, with a slight sore throat. i get chills/sweats, but my temperature is fine. i'm worried i have acute hiv.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Elizabeth Reynoso answered

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