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paranoid and depressed

Hi Doctor

I m extremely worried that I might have contracted HIV from a csw. It was just one time and I used a condom..I even doubled checked the condom after the intercourse by filling it with water to check for any breakage. Due to my anxiety I visited a doc and he prescribed me doxycycline(which gave me uti) for a week as a precautionary measure against any other oral transmission. 3 weeks after exposure had two small raised red bumps on my shoulder which made me go insane as it matched every description of a HIV rash(can it be due to the antibiotics?)..and then a few blisters in my mouth.I tested tridot after 2 weeks -ve.. Should I get tested again.. I know I m going against all logical explanation.just need a closure on this.. I have been ruining my life obsessing over this. Please advice
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Not an HIV concern.
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Thanks a lot for answering so quickly. U guys are doing a great job helping others deal with excessive anxiety.The symptoms are not a cause of concern? I have almost convinced myself I m infected.. No more question. I promise.. Please advice
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You never had an exposure.
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Thanks a lot Teak.. I ll get over my anxiety soon..just one question please..could the doxycycline been the reason for the rash?
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I did not experience any other symptoms.. No fever..no swollen lymph nodes...no diareah.. The anxiety usually makes me feel hot and feverish.
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You never had an exposure and don't need testing.

HIV is transmitted by;
Unprotected penetrative anal and/or vaginal sex
Sharing works with other IV drug users
Mother to child
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