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Does it look like seroconversion to you?

Hello
I had a somewhat risky behaviour with a sex worker 3 weeks ago. There was genital contact and some unintended penetrarion, for a brief moment, no ejaculation or anything. I asked her about her status, she said negative and that in that place all the workers were tested weekly.
2 weeks later I noticed heavy sweating at night, but the nights have been extremely hot, and I am very prone to suffer from hot weather, so it could justify it, although I feel something, I don’t have fever, I think it could be anxiety?
I do have a mildly sore, persistent, nasopharynx, but I keep being exposed to a lot of direct air conditioning and icy drinks, also due to the extreme heat. I have no pain or difficulty swallowing, just irritation above the throat.
No detectable swollen nodes.
No other symptoms, no joint pain, no weight loss or malaise, apart from the one I believe is caused by anxiety.
I do have some unexplained “pimples” only on one of my shoulders, one side only, about 6 small red marks, I don’t know if they were there before, but I read that the usual HIV rash is symmetrical. Nothing on chest, face or limbs.
I’m very scared nonetheless, I’m married, avoiding relations since that episode (don’t judge please).
I will test at 30 days but I would like to ear some feedback in the meanwhile. Although most symptoms may have other explanations, the sweating+ persistent sore throat+ pimples seem to show a pardon that’s making me sick just to think about it…
Do you think it looks like seroconversion??

  1. Hi . It is good that you are being proactive in seeking information and making plans for testing. I want to note that we are not medical professionals and, for your protection, cannot offer medical advice over the internet. I do want to offer this article from our editorial team on early stage HIV, which includes information on the early symptoms and seroconversion: https://h-i-v.net/symptoms/early-stage. In addition I want to share with you this article on the types of HIV testing, which includes a section on testing window period: https://h-i-v.net/test-types. I finally want to note that your anxiety is understandable and people here get that feeling of uncertainty, so it is important to follow through with your plan for testing. This community is here for you and feel free, if you like, to keep us posted and ask additional questions. Best, Richard (Team Member)

    1. Alafia (Peace) You have described a number of reasons to believe that you have not seroconverted. Have you been tested yet? I suggest you go get tested and then you will know for sure. Khafre (H-I-V.net Team Member)

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