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What Do Sore Throat And Cough After Unprotected Oral Sex Indicate?

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Posted on Thu, 3 Nov 2016
Question: I had sex with sex workers once only I had unprotected oral sex.now I have sore throat with cough and burning sensation after excrete is it related to HIV pls
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Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (25 minutes later)
Hello Sir.

There is a significant risk for acquiring HIV.I ts important that you get tested at the earliest.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (8 minutes later)
but I consults few doctor here they said it's nothing but some viral infection I don't have major cough just slightly and sore throat just feeling not problem in swallowing.
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Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (21 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Screening is mandatory

Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir

I can certainly understand your concern.

Having an unprotected oral sex with a sex worker is itself considered as a high risk factor.

An HIV infection may not always be a possible outcome.

The risk of acquiring other STD's is also very high.

A sore throat can be a prodrome illness in various viral infections including HIV.

Hence it is mandatory to rule out HIV via an appropriate screening test.

P24 capture assay and ELISA can be tests of choice to screen from HIV.

Please recheck with your physician if he shares my view and if can prescribe these tests to you.

Post your further questions if any.
Thank you

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What Do Sore Throat And Cough After Unprotected Oral Sex Indicate?

Hello Sir. There is a significant risk for acquiring HIV.I ts important that you get tested at the earliest. Thank you