I am bisexual and I have participated in sex with male on 10th april of 2023 and I don't about his health status after participated in oral sex without condoms I have got sores in mouth and they are painless and I also had cold and fever and they remained till now whether these symptoms are the cause of hiv or this is just my fear please clarify me and please kindly help me what test should I take for confirmation.

Dr. Vivek TrivediGeneral Physician4yrs exp

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If you engaged in sexual activity with someone whose hiv status you don't know, there is a potential risk for hiv transmission. Symptoms like cold and fever can have many causes and are not necessarily related to hiv, but it's important to get tested to know your hiv status. You can get tested for hiv using different methods, including antibody tests, antigen tests, or combination tests. The most common test is the antibody test, which detects hiv antibodies produced by your immune system in response to the virus. However, it takes some time for antibodies to develop, so the test may not be accurate if taken too soon after exposure. A fourth-generation test, which also detects the p24 antigen produced by the virus, can detect hiv infection earlier than an antibody-only test. It's recommended to get tested after 4-6 weeks from the date of possible exposure and then again at 3 months to confirm the result. If you are experiencing symptoms or have concerns, it's best to speak to a healthcare provider who can guide you through the testing process and provide appropriate counseling and care. Please leave a positive review, if you have found my answer helpful. Consult me on Lybrate or whatsapp for proper diagnosis and treatment. My consultation fee is just 50 rs.  

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