At 9 days from the exposure i got tested for strep and did a full std panel with early HIV RNA detection. It came back negative. Symptoms persisted though so I did a second HIV RNA test at 20 days post-exposure, it came out negative too. That has calmed my anxiety and panic attacks although today, i went to have a visit with my general doctor; I explained the situation and she told me she doesn’t think I have HIV but that the risk is always possible. Specially since my lymph nodes are generally inflamed. She scared me a little. She did some tests for COVID and Mono and im waiting for the results. I wanted to ask how confident i can be with my results, specifically the HIV RNA tests. I’ve seen those only become conclusive after 33 days. I plan on doing a DUO test at 30 and later 45 days too. 

I do not see a need for further testing how ever, if you choose to test more, I am confident that your 30 and 45 day tests will be negative. 

Please don't worry.  EWH

I really appreciate the prompt response. I found myself falling into a dark place mentally and this really helped me out. Im really in the hopes its not any underlying serious condition. I’ve read syphilis presents lymph nodes too but after this encounter I took post exposure doxycycline so that has me calmer. I notice symptoms aggravate when im feeling stressed or anxious so it probably has be related to that or some recent infection. The reason I dont suspect mononucleosis is because my partner hasn’t showed any symptoms. 

Rather than trying to guess what it might be or worrying needlessly about STI my is to work with your doctor to address the cause of this. EWH.