I was exposed to hiv+ woman 20days ago,it was protected virginal sex,but after some days my nodes started swelling,my neck got some pains,sore throat,am always tired and i got some fever at night..could this be the early signs of hiv,?is this the signs that i was exposed even after using a condom properly..?a shocked because after we finished i checked the condom was ok,so wats wrong..?

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I was exposed to hiv+ woman 20days ago,it was protected virginal sex,but after some days my nodes started swelling,my neck got some pains,sore throat,am always tired and i got some fever at night..could this be the early signs of hiv,?is this the signs that i was exposed even after using a condom properly..?a shocked because after we finished i checked the condom was ok,so wats wrong..?

It doesn’t sound like you are worried about the condom breaking or falling off, so the chances of getting HIV from protected intercourse are very low.

Some people have a flu like illness after getting HIV, but it usually takes a few weeks after contact for symptoms to show up. Other viruses and bacterial can give you similar symptoms.

Although your chances of getting HIV seem low, the only way to know for sure is to get tested. NAAT HIV tests are usually about 90% accurate at a few weeks after contact. HIV antibody tests are about 95% accurate at 4 – 6 weeks. Ask your healthcare provider about the best test for your situation.

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This answer was posted on February 8, 2014.

This answer was updated on February 7, 2022.