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Does a fever after protected sex indicate a risk for HIV?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I recently had sex with a massage girl in a parlor, it was the first time that I had sex in my life. I am not married. The girl asked me to remove my clothes, and she massaged me for a while. Then I kissed her in the mouth, but for seconds only. Then licked her breasts and nipples more times. Then I just kissed her vagina and try to do oral but I stopped then. I fingered her, but she stopped me as I had nails.

Then she put me a condom and I had sex with her, but each time I had to take it and place it again, and she came above me and did it. I ejaculated and she also cum on my penis with a condom. Then removed my condom and wiped it with a tissue and hugged myself, and slept for a while. After that day, I got a fever, sore throat, and body pain, maybe because of the massage. But I am afraid as she has got a lot of customers that if I got the HIV.

I am having a fever the very next day, and I do not know whether she has a disease or not. Please help me, am I at risk? If yes, then what to do next?

Kindly suggest.

Answered by Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra is a Community Medicine Specialist dedicated to promoting public health and preventive care. His expertise includes epidemiology, health education, disease prevention programs, community health assessments, and policy planning. He is committed to improving population health outcomes through research, awareness campaigns, and evidence-based interventions.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Thank you for the query. The chances of transmission of HIV by single-protected intercourse are almost nil if a condom is used properly. Symptoms are non-specific and can be due to any respiratory infection. Consult your doctor for examination and management. If it is less than 72 hours of exposure, you can consult your doctor for further risk assessment and the need for PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis). If it is beyond 72 hours, you can go for HIV tests now and after three months of exposure.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At May 13, 2023
Reviewed At June 23, 2026

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra is a Community Medicine Specialist dedicated to promoting public health and preventive care. His expertise includes epidemiology, health education, disease prevention programs, community health assessments, and policy planning. He is committed to improving population health outcomes through research, awareness campaigns, and evidence-based interventions.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra is a Community Medicine Specialist dedicated to promoting public health and preventive care. His expertise includes epidemiology, health education, disease prevention programs, community health assessments, and policy planning. He is committed to improving population health outcomes through research, awareness campaigns, and evidence-based interventions.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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