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I had sex with a woman of unknown status about a month ago i used condom but not sure if there was a small hole at top of condom but couple weeks later i had sore throat and nasal congestion is congestion a symptom of hiv?

Q: i had sex with a woman of unknown status about a month ago i used condom but not sure if there was a small hole at top of condom but couple weeks later i had sore throat and nasal congestion is congestion a symptom of hiv?

: It is an urban myth that a condom might have a "small hole" or other tiny defect you wouldn't notice and allow HIVs or STD to pass through. And acute HIV infection doesn't cause nasal congestion. You have a cold (or covid?), not HIV.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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It is an urban myth that a condom might have a "small hole" or other tiny defect you wouldn't notice and allow HIVs or STD to pass through. And acute HIV infection doesn't cause nasal congestion. You have a cold (or covid?), not HIV.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 4/15/2023

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A member asked:

I had sex with a woman of unknown status about a month ago i used condom but not sure if there was a small hole at top of condom but couple weeks later i had sore throat and nasal congestion is congestion a symptom of hiv?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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