Rash/sore throat - scared about HIV

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Asked for Female, 18 Years

I suffer from health anxiety and recently have managed to convince myself I have HIV. I know it's irrational because I have been sleeping with the same person for 9 months, we always use protection, and his parents do not have it. Last week I got a sore throat and I have developed three itchy spots/blotches on my upper arm in the last few days. Is there any legitimate reason for me to be afraid?

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Dr. Deepali Nirawane Gynecologist 21 yrs exp Pune · Accepted Answer

Dr. Deepali Nirawane

Gynecologist 21 yrs exp Pune

If you are so concerned get tested for hiv for you and partner too

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