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A 29-year-old male asked:
I received a hand job from an hiv positive lady. she touched her vagina in the act. 2 weeks later i got a sore throat, night sweats, joint pains, mouth ulcers. rapid alere test at 4 weeks came neg. 2 months later, i still have the symptoms. infected?
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Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
Nobody has ever been known to become HIV infected by hand-genital contact. Negative Alere® at 4 weeks proves your symptoms are not due to HIV: it is not possible to have HIV symptoms that long and still have a negative HIV blood test. So for sure you do not have HIV. See a doctor to evaluate other causes of your symptoms. Good luck.
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Dr. Arnold Malermananswered
Orthodontics 55 years experience
The only way to be sure is to be tested. Please see your Physician for referral for appropriate lab tests.
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Dr. Hunter Handsfield commented
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
Testing is optional when there is no risk of infection.
Apr 9, 2021
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A 31-year-old male asked:
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A 29-year-old male asked:
I have been having a sore throat for the pass 5 months after a 6 months unprotected vaginal sex,did a EBV test & hiv 4 gen hiv at 3 & 4 months after exposure. Ebv (mono) back pos igg & the hiv negative. Hiv test at 6 months neg. Red patch tongue.hiv?
Dr. Richard Romanoanswered
Internal Medicine 11 years experience
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A 33-year-old male asked:
7 days back i met a lady i dont know her past. Later i suck her breast. We didt do open moth kissing & intercours. Only hugging and she did a hand job for me .I did't feel any sore throat and open wound . Is it any chance to get infected by his?
Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
Urology 36 years experience
Not in the scenario you describe
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