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can oral sex cause

Hi ,

I had oral sex like a year and half ago unprotected. Now I am getting symptoms of small swollen lymph node below the ear, sore throat and have had urinary infection for a long time. I am very scared that I may have contracted HIV. Please let me know if unprotected oral sex can lead to HIV?

  1. Hello, have you been able to see a medical professional for the symptoms that you are experiencing? This is a great article to read about common myths around HIV and it speaks about one on oral sex, https://h-i-v.net/myths-misconceptions


    Have you had an HIV test before?


    -Steven (Team Member)

    1. Alafia (Peace) These symptoms are not only specific to HIV. A year and a half is a long time for symptoms to arise in my opinion. I hope you have taken the time to read the article which Steven has shared with you. Khafre (H-I-V.net Team Member)

      1. Alafia (Peace) Just reaching back out to you to see if you have been able to digest the responses and the information which was shared with you? We always want to make sure our members are getting the support they need. If you have the time reach back to let us know. Khafre (H-I-V.net Team Member)

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