Hi I had protected sex with a girl I met in a nightclub in Zambia, she was not a prostitute. But, from the very next day I was extremely worried that I contracted HIV. I could not sleep the whole night through for weeks. 6 months after the night I had a HIV test and it came back negative. However, its been 13 months since that night and I am now sure that I am developing symptoms of HIV. I have had a dry mouth for 3 weeks now, and have raised red bumps on the back of my tongue, and I have just noticed a few tiny red blotches on my shin. pleases help I am struggling to cvope with the anxiety
Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you are having symptoms of Chat Doctor.  It's not a symptom of early infection and what you are experiencing is most surely due to anxiety. The mouth is an inhospitable environment for HIV and saliva does contain molecules that inhibit the virus. Your risk is even further decreased by the fact that you used protection as well. Don't panic about it, it's all your anxiety.