
Had Unprotected Anal Sex. Having Slightly Swollen Throat. Am I At Risk Of HIV Infection?

Thanks for posting your query.
To confirm that you have not caught the infection, you will have to wait for atleast two weeks and then get yourself tested. You will have to then retest every 3 months for atleast 6 months to confirm that you are totally safe.
Though you should avoid sex without protection, but it is not necessary that every friend of yours is suffering with HIV.
HIV can be transmitted only if your partner is suffering with it.
As there was no penetration, chances of transmission of HIV are very very poor.
HIV is the name of virus only, and disease (Aids) takes many years to develop. Thus the throat swelling that you noticed is not due to it.
Though there are no chances, you should get HIV tested after 3 months for surety.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.


Thanks for writing again.
If the precum comes in contact with an open anal fissure then the chances of transmission do increase many fold. It is best to get yourself tested to be sure.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

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