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Re: acute retroviral syndrome
Dear Dr
Last Wednesday I had sex with a prostitute. We gave each other oral sex without condom before vaginal intercourse. Although a condom was used during vaginal sex.
Three days later, I developed sore throat, which could be contributed by the fact that I smoke. Then, around midnight, I had a brief fever (feeling really cold, shaking body, high body temperature) and vomit, which could be caused by me staying outside in cold weather for the whole day drinking quite a few beer. The fever symtoms disappeared quickly next day morning after a night of sweaty sleep.
Then, I had no other ARS symptoms until last night. I noticed I sweated a lot during the sleep, which could be caused by the hot weather.
I have no other abnormal symptoms except the ones described above.
How likely I am infected with HIV and do you suggest that I should consult a doctor immediately or leave it for a while?
Your advice will be much appreciated.
Many thanks.
Jon
Last Wednesday I had sex with a prostitute. We gave each other oral sex without condom before vaginal intercourse. Although a condom was used during vaginal sex.
Three days later, I developed sore throat, which could be contributed by the fact that I smoke. Then, around midnight, I had a brief fever (feeling really cold, shaking body, high body temperature) and vomit, which could be caused by me staying outside in cold weather for the whole day drinking quite a few beer. The fever symtoms disappeared quickly next day morning after a night of sweaty sleep.
Then, I had no other ARS symptoms until last night. I noticed I sweated a lot during the sleep, which could be caused by the hot weather.
I have no other abnormal symptoms except the ones described above.
How likely I am infected with HIV and do you suggest that I should consult a doctor immediately or leave it for a while?
Your advice will be much appreciated.
Many thanks.
Jon
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