How Can One Relate To HIV Due To Acute Pharyngitis ?
Hi doctor, I am 24 yrs old , 6'3 230lbs. I have always had a strong immune system and rarely ever get sick. recently had unprotected sex and got tonsillitis 3 days. I should mention that during that week i had a stressful week filled with anxiety from work staying up all night and not eating well. and the previous month i broke up with girlfriend and lost more weight. after antibiotics the tonsillitis went away after a 3 days but stayed on antibiotics for 10 days but i have had anxiety from seeing tonsillitis due to HIV. so when i was of antibiotics i felt better and feeling good and masturbated a few times in 2 days and got a yeast infection or UTI after the last time. so i searched the internet and freaked myself out again about HIV. I stayed up all night and got so stress out and so much anxiety My neck muscles tensed up and my tonge stated to swell, went to work on no sleep and notice my throat with a little tickle and a day later turned into acute pharyngitis and acute tonsillitis. whats the chances its HIV doc?
I understand your concern but clinical diagnosis of HIV infection is not reliable as there are many HIV positive individuals with no symptoms at all. the best way to diagnose HIV is to test blood sample for antibodies for HIV 1 and 2. There is no need to unnecessarily worry and get yourself tested for HIV as soon as possible. There are counselors who will guide you regarding which test to be done based on the duration since exposure.
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How Can One Relate To HIV Due To Acute Pharyngitis ?
Hi, Welcome to HCM. I understand your concern but clinical diagnosis of HIV infection is not reliable as there are many HIV positive individuals with no symptoms at all. the best way to diagnose HIV is to test blood sample for antibodies for HIV 1 and 2. There is no need to unnecessarily worry and get yourself tested for HIV as soon as possible. There are counselors who will guide you regarding which test to be done based on the duration since exposure. Thanks.