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do i need a test? do i need to worry?

Hi,
I am worried - I had sex in Singapore with a Vietnamese sex worker: over one night, we had sex 5 times. I used a condom each time. However, I did perform some short cunnilingus, and she gave me unprotected ********. also, she was deep kissing me with her tongue.
I thought i had done enough to prevent HIV, although it was very stupid of me to go down on her (albeit on the surface of the vaginal area). I have been worried since looking all over the internet, and have developed strong worries and fewar. I have not had sex with my girlfirend since i did this, but do i need a test to be sure?
what are my chances of contracting HIV from this encounter?
(its put me off being unfaithful for good tho).
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sorry, you mean 'testing for HIV is not needed' ?
(just to be clear)
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769494 tn?1235327075
No testing for HIV is needed
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I had the aforementioned sexual encounter more than 2 months ago, and have had no symptoms of HSV, gonorrhea, syphallis etc., and have been advised that I dont need to go for testing in light of this time frame - since HIV is not in question.

I posted this in case you disagree, and you would advise me to take a test anyway.?

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I think i owe it to the safety of my partner to get std tests. thank you very much for the advice.
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480448 tn?1426948538
If you do to a local clinic in your area, they will do the proper testing.  HIV is not a concern.
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Thank you for your comment, and has taken a great weight from my shoulders.

I have posted on the STDs forum for advice, but what is your opinion on which STDs to test for?
Thanks



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No you don't need testing for HIV, but it would be advised to test for other STDs.
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