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Dr. Hook or Handsfield: Exposure risk

Hello. I'm a male, 30, and six month ago I had unprotected vaginal sex with a woman of my age and (for lack of a better term) social class- this is the only time I've had unprotected intercourse. A week and a half after, I went to a clinic to get a test for gonorrhea and chlamydia (as I had a slight burning sensation prior to urinating). The doctor gave me pills for this (which I took) and a week later said that the tests had come back negative. My question is about HIV and the risk I am in. The only medial symptom I have that is associated with HIV is a persistent sore throat that has been check and a doctor did tell me that it was a viral infection. Any help in this would be appreciated
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The risk of unprotected vaginal sex one time exposure for a male is very very low and the odds are in your favor regarding HIV. As for the sore throat, there are many bugs going around at this time of the year and IF the sore throat had anything to do with ARS (Acute Retroviral Syndrome, a viral infection that MAY occur in some individuals approximately 2-4 weeks after the exposure IF exposed to HIV), it would not have lasted this long. Think about how many sore throats you have probably experienced in your life. And with ARS symptoms, not everyone has them. If they do, the sore throat may or may not occur but is usually present with a high fever and rash as well. I know easier said than done, but please do not stress over this. Your risk is very minimal, miniscule for that matter because you aren't even sure if this girl even had HIV to begin with and more than likely she didn't. With that being said, for peace of mind purposes, you are 6 months past your encounter, and could take a test for peace of mind and it would be absolutely conclusive!
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you have to pay to post on their forum to get their opinions.
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