I last engaged in protected vaginal sex with a prostitute on June 27.   Since that time I have had symptoms beginning with swollen and sore to the touch lymph glands in my neck.  After reading and becoming alarmed at the possibility of HIV, my symptoms quickly multiplied. Over a weeks time the sore lymph glands had spread to my armpits, and torso. I experienced night sweats, developed tenderness at the tip of my urethra and right testicle, and lost 10 pounds. Skin appeared unaffected.  I had a 10 panel STD test done through STDCheck.com on 9/6 and all  came back negative. Soon after additional symptoms occurred to the include tender and swollen lymph glands at arm and knee creases, palms and bottom of feet, plump testicles and perceived swelling and n the area toward and including my anus.  And most recently developed a mystery bruise on the torso side of my bicep are.  Dr. Handsfield has put my mind at ease as HIV goes. But my question is, should I receive additional testing for the other STD’s, or is testing 10 weeks after exposure definitive for all?  

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Thank you for your response doctor. Just want you to know that it wasn’t my intent to beat a dead horse.  Since all  my previous questions and answers with Dr. Handsfield were specifically addressing HIV, I thought I’d ask about the other nine tests on the 10 test panel.   I’m comforted to see your response and will not pursue any additional testing for STI’s. Thank you for your patience with me. I’ll not be continuing this thread any further. 

Thanks for your thanks.  I'm pleased that my comments have been helpful to you.  Take care. EWH---