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I received oral and from a random person for very mins , whose hiv status is unknown. Now after like a week, my doctor diagonised I have tonsillitis and given me medicine for 3 days. I am very afraid. 1. What are the chances of getting hiv through receiving oral sex? ( no sores or wound on my penis) 2. Is one sided tonsillitis an early symptom of hiv ? Plz help me , I am very worried. I know I should get tested in few days. But pl help me understand the above two questions. Thanks
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Start on antibiotics for tonsillitis and get hiv test done. No, one sided tonsillitis does not mean hiv.
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