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Risk of getting HIV from brief unprotected sex

26 days ago I had an unprotected sex that the intercourse was only about 20 seconds and after that I wash myself with liquid soap and water. Now it is 3 days that I have sore throat and today after toothbrushing I saw canker-like things on my gum in both sides that does not heal after 12 hours and feel burns. Am I at risk of getting HIV? Does this things are symptoms of HIV? I’m going crazy! When should i test for?
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366749 tn?1544695265
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Mahdi, as you have already been advised, possibility of catching HIV from a single, isolated and brief act of unprotected sex with someone of unknown health status is not very significant. Chances of your partner being an HIV+ individual are very low, bringing the probability very low.

However, since you had an exposure, suggest you to get yourself tested for HIV Duo (Antibody+Antigen) test anytime after 28 days of your exposure, collect your conclusive report and move on with your life.

Test is the only way for us to know our post exposure status accurately and conclusively. Symptoms are most of the time confusing and misleading therefore do not mean much. All the best
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Thanks for the response. I gave a test yesterday and I’m waiting for the result.
But something new made me worried. From last night I have some uncomfortable feelings under my tongue in both sides and I think my mouth is making more saliva. my sore throat also is still there. I’m sure it’s HIV :(
Dont worry you ll test negative. Those symptoms arent hiv specific either
But I feel my glands under tongue. If it’s not HIV, it’s what?
Bro i understand your situation, the only way we ll know is by a test. The chances of you testing negative is 1999/2000 i.e 99% . plus youre exposure was for a very very short time. We ll wait for the results and its gonna be negative.
3191940 tn?1447268717
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Unprotected intercourse does carry a risk, although the length of time reduces the risk.  Also, you don't know if your partner was HIV+, and that's rare, so the odds are heavily in your favor.

Take a test in a few days to know your status for sure.  No comment on symptoms - they can't be used to diagnose HIV and yours are not HIV-specific at all.
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Is my case a High-risk one?  
There is a risk but it isnt high.
The day after the sex I went to Health care center of my city and they did not give me PEP. Doctor said take test after one month and if the result was positive we start your medical therapy. They made me so sad and heart broken. I’m only 24 and this was my first time that I had sex. I don’t want to be infected!
I just said, "the odds are heavily in your favor"  Obviously that does not mean it is high risk.  Risk from a one-time event is VERY low, no matter what the event.  Also, you don't even know if your partner was HIV+  (which is why you weren't given PEP.)
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