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5753536 tn?1379476756

HIV risk after two weeks

Hi
Two weeks ago I had a protected sex with a sex worker for half an hour. I changed my condom two times, because it was taken out during the sex. But somehow, I am sure that I haven't intercourse without condom. I had also some fingering by her for a while, unprotected unfortunately.

Actually, after one week, I saw some rashes on my arms and small upper part of my back, tiny rashes with itch/burning. When I saw the rashes I searched in the internet and I understood that rashes could be sign of HIV infection. The rashes were not changed or increased during these five days, but I feel that I am going to have some more in the back.
  
I don't have fever, but I feel nausea and somehow swallowing problem (maybe sore throat) during the day (not night). I have not other signs of HIV infection like fatigue, joint pain, headache, diarrhea, night sweats, etc.

I called to the woman, but there was no answer unfortunately.

I am really nervous and all I did in this week was reading about HIV signs and symptoms and tried to analyse myself. Here are my questions and that I appreciate your help:

- How much is my risk that I have infected with the virus?
- Can second condom increase my risk for infection?
- I read that the rashes are somehow big and they covers all over your body? Are small rashes and just a part of body can be considered as HIV symptom? It is 6 days that I have them in my arms and back, without change, but itching/burning.
- Should I expect that the rashes grow or disappear in the coming days (weeks)?
- Is there any HIV test that could show my situation now?
- I prefer to do the HIV test as soon as possible. Can I do HIV test at home?

I really appreciate your answers.  
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1508374 tn?1380808510
Protected sex is safe sex. Please try to control your anxiety.
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186166 tn?1385259382
if you are having health concerns, see a dr...its NOT hiv related.
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1508374 tn?1380808510
You are welcome. Stay safe :)
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5753536 tn?1379476756
Thanks.
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1508374 tn?1380808510
If you had protected sex then you are safe. Stick to this :)
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5753536 tn?1379476756
Actually I don't know what to say now. Just hope that everything belongs to my anxiety.
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5753536 tn?1379476756
Hi again. Now I am in the 17th day after the sex with CSW. Unfortunately my symptoms are developing now. I have lost 2 kg in 2 days. I feel nausea and I can not eat as before (half). The rashes are developing now in my back and I have one in chest. Some of them (say 2) are now big with a red bump and pink background. The previous tiny rashes are disappearing. They are however more than before in the back?.

I feel vomiting and diarrhea. No fever and other signs. My sore throat has lost from two days ago.

I feel stress.  Please advice me. I have not sex with my girlfriend from when the symptoms comes. But I had 2 times a week after. How much was that risk if I am infected?

I really afraid about infection and your advice about the infection percent and treatment will be appreciated. Especially to not transmit to my girl friend. What should I do?
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5753536 tn?1379476756
OK. Thanks for your quick replies.
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What else to advise? No risk is only advice.
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5753536 tn?1379476756
Thanks for the reply. So, I am less nervous.

If there is any further advice, I will be happy to know. I really appreciative it.
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1. No risk from protected sex
2. No
3. We don't speak about symptoms
4. See #3
5. Sure because you didn't have a risk, so really no test is needed
6. Sure but again, no test needed for no risk.

When someone has a risk 3 month test is conclusive.
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