I had sex with a sex worker and the condom I used broke during sex but I didn't notice it. It happened almost 5 months ago. Now I am worried of infecting with aids. Can you please tell me the major symptoms of AIDS? .

Dr. Udaya Nath SahooGeneral Physician49yrs exp

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Hello, Thanks for your query on Lybrate "As" per your clinical history is concerned please note few symptoms of AIDS- a) Fever b) Headache c) Muscle aches d) Rash e) Chills f) Sore throat g) Mouth or genital ulcers h) Swollen lymph glands, mainly on the neck i) Joint pain j) Night sweats k) Diarrhea If you have any symptoms present then do a clinical examination by your Doctor and do a quick HIV test. Do follow lifestyle modifications like this - 1) Try to use a new condom every time you have sex. Use only water-based lubricants. Oil-based lubricants can weaken condoms and cause them to break. During oral sex use a condom, dental dam ? a piece of medical-grade latex or plastic wrap. 2) Discuss with Doctor about the drug Truvada. 3) Use a clean needle. If you use a needle to inject drugs, make sure it's sterile and don't share it. 4) Discuss with your Doctor about male circumcision. Hope that helps.  

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