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Semen and or Blood in Burger?

I had a burger from a new Burger joint about 2 weeks ago, It had mayonnaise on it and normally I take the mayonnaise off due to my paranoia about things of this nature, however I didn't know the burger came with mayo on it. I also found a hair on my sandwhich, it was small so it could have been a pubic hair or maybe a mustache hair. I don't remember if the burger was cold/warm.

Now 2 weeks later I have 2 painful lymph nodes in my neck area/shoulder region. If I turn my head to the right its painful, if I touch them its painful. Ive already had sex with my girlfriend and we have 2 small children to look after.

What are the chances of contracted HIV this way? Wouldn't this be the same as if someone was giving a blowjob?

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This has to be really hard for you to have unnecessary worry.  Some might say irrational.  The reason it is irrational is that there are very specific ways someone gets HIV.  If you know those, you can then easily see that your fear is unwarranted.  

How does someone get HIV?  They have unprotected vaginal or anal intercourse (with penetration) or share IV drug needles. Air and saliva inactivate the virus.  

So, there is no way eating a burger could post an issue of acquiring HIV.  I wouldn't be happy about a pubic hair in my food because that's nasty but it's NOT going to give you HIV.

You need no test.  Lymph nodes reacting is part of your immune response.  Being coughed on can cause you to have this reaction.  And when mike_no sys the side of your neck to be sore due to stress, he may be talking about muscle tension.  If you are overly anxious, that can happen.  

So, you've now been educated in HIV.  Wear a condom and don't shoot up drugs and you will never have to worry about HIV.
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Im not concerened about the pubic hair itself. My concern is weather or not there could have been semen or blood in my burger.
188761 tn?1584567620
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Burger and penis has vast differences. You can't and shouldn't use a burger to procreate!

HIV can't survive outside of body, in adults, HIV can be only transmitted through unprotected vaginal or anal intercourse or sharing needles intravenously with people who inject drugs.

Your post reflects that you suffer from an anxiety disorder and it warrants a professional's attention. You must evaluate your options to find out a good psychologist in your area where you reside to help you overcome such irrational though process.

You were never at a risk.
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Could you explain the lymph nodes that are tender/pain? Does HIV lymph nodes cause pain?


My allergies are acting up but I read that it doesn't mess with lymph nodes or make them hurt.
It could be a microbial infection or just your anxious mind. Yes, anxiety can cause the side of your neck to be sore. Whatever it is, it's not HIV.

Please see your GP for a proper diagnosis, your examination of your lymph node and concluding it to be swollen is not going to be taken seriously here.

I will reiterate, please see a therapist. You certainly suffer from an anxiety disorder and we can't help you with that. This forum is specific to HIV prevention only and you never had a risk. Please move on.
The hair you located could have come from yourself, and it doesn't even make sense that someone's pubic hair is in restaurant food. Your anxiety level makes you fear the worst possible scenario happened. It might be a good idea to see a therapist.
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