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ARS symptoms at 3 moths?

Hello. Back in october, on the 5th, I had unprotected oral sex with a man and protected insertive anal sex. The condom started slipping to I stopped. It didn't break but I still got worried and got a negative antigen/antibody test at 26 days.
Now I'm feeling a if I'm getting a flu, very intensely. I got a mild fever, sore throat, nasal congestion, headaches and body ache. Should I get tested again for HIV??? I'm very worried!!!
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3191940 tn?1447268717
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ARS symptoms DO NOT appear at 5 months post-infection.
As long as the head of your penis was covered during intercourse, you were never at risk for HIV. There is no reason to test for HIV again, but if you may want to get tested for flu.
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Thank you, the penis head was indeed covered during penetration.
However, it's been only 3 months not five. Though I shall accept your stance.
Anyone who gets ARS symptoms gets them at 2-4 weeks post infection. NEVER after a few months. Even 4 weeks later would be on the very, very late side.
"Now I'm feeling a if I'm getting a flu, very intensely. I got a mild fever, sore throat, nasal congestion, headaches and body ache. " You and most of the rest of the world are experiencing this flu and they don't have hiv either. It's time to move on from winter flu and cold fears.
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