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Hello , had unprotected sex june 3rd , last week started having a sore throat shined a light on it some red looking vessels a nurse said likely from irritation. also had red dots on tounge they said was thrush. when can i check for hiv?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

HIV 4th generation test should be conclusive after 7 weeks of exposure so you can have the test done at the end of this month. Please practice safe sex in the future. Good luck.

Answered 7/13/2023

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Probably a virus and unrelated to your sexual exposure: sore throat rarely is an STD symptom. However, HIV is a possible cause, especially if at high risk (e.g. sex with other men). Enough time has already gone by for a conclusive HIV AgAb (4th generation) blood test. Probably it will be negative but you can't take that chance. Good luck.

Answered 7/13/2023

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