I had casual, unprotected sex with a coworker of mine back in June (and this is not something I habitually do, it was actually the only time I've ever had unprotected sex). About one to two weeks later, I developed a fever and oral candiadisis...I had white spots in my throat, it hurt (severely) when I swallowed, I had angular cheilitis (those cracks in the corners of my mouth), and the tip of my tongue felt like it was burning. I also had a low-grade fever.
I took an HIV test at about 8 weeks and came back negative. However, about a week ago, the angular cheilitis came back, so I'm incredibly scared once again.
My partner said she had been tested after our encounter and has come back negative. But who knows, she might be saying that just to make me feel better.
I guess my main question is in terms of the types of symptoms I got that just, as a coincidence, happened to appear after unprotected sex. Can other viruses cause oral candiasis (such as normal cold/flu viruses), or does it seem like something far more serious? Also, it's been about 3 months now, and I'm dreading going back to the doctor. After 2 months, how accurate is testing?
I had casual, unprotected sex with a coworker of mine back in June (and this is not something I habitually do, it was actually the only time I've ever had unprotected sex). About one to two weeks later, I developed a fever and oral candiadisis...I had white spots in my throat, it hurt (severely) when I swallowed, I had angular cheilitis (those cracks in the corners of my mouth), and the tip of my tongue felt like it was burning. I also had a low-grade fever.
I took an HIV test at about 8 weeks and came back negative. However, about a week ago, the angular cheilitis came back, so I'm incredibly scared once again.
My partner said she had been tested after our encounter and has come back negative. But who knows, she might be saying that just to make me feel better.
I guess my main question is in terms of the types of symptoms I got that just, as a coincidence, happened to appear after unprotected sex. Can other viruses cause oral candiasis (such as normal cold/flu viruses), or does it seem like something far more serious? Also, it's been about 3 months now, and I'm dreading going back to the doctor. After 2 months, how accurate is testing?
Sure ... this may sound disgusting, but some of us females have been dealing with this same problem for just about forever... just in another place, so to speak! Candida/Candidiasis just doesn't happen in one orafice you know, or only to women.
It requires any warm, moist place for the fungal bacteria to grow, and it can be caused by anything, like a piece of dirt, a cold or a virus or even a gum infection. But unfortuately in your case, it's in your mouth. My grandma used to have it form on the cracks of her lips also. The only setback was that nobody wanted grandma to kiss them! If your first HIV test came back negative, your chances that you have contracted HIV are much less... take another in 6 months to be sure, but in the meantime... don't worry! Go to the doctor and get a prescription... don't worry again -> It won't be "Monastat"!
Thanks, that helps a little. It's just that I keep reading about how thrush is EXTREMELY rare in anything other than something that lowers your immune system.
Also, I read that in order for thrush to take place (even in the initial stage), you would have already started to seroconvert, thus my two month test would have probably produced enough antibodies at this point. Of course, I only read this in one spot. I guess I'm confused about the relationship between seroconversion and the acute viral stage...if you develop systems, do you still have to wait 3 to 6 months for a completely accurate result?
First off, Id just like to say, generally, thrush is not associated with ARS. While oral thrush can be indicitave of HIV in the later stages, seeing as the immune system is becoming very damaged. Angular cheilitis,which is seen in the general public, not just HIV+ people in the later stages, can be caused by many things, one factor being stress! Also, Im just wondering how you knew you had white spots in your throat? Did you have it looked at? Is it possible you were just extremely anxious which caused a painful lump in the throat?The situation definitely sounds like a stessful one to me, therefore, your body is reacting. The chances of getting HIV from a one time exposure, is extremely low, also. Having already been tested negative, it would definitely point to the signs that you are not infected. If you are still worried, get tested after 3 months, it will be 100% conclusive, at least the CDC says so
I sometimes get oral thrush - and I have had a negative HIV test (that's not why I took the test btw - I was entering a new relationship).
Oral thrush can be caused by lots of things, not just HIV. For example: having a cold; having the flu; being a bit run down and tired; not eating healthily; being on antibiotics; diabetes.
Candida lives in the mouths of about half the population - when one of the above things happen, and the proportion of candida in the mouth becomes higher.
I personally get the cracked mouth thing everytime I get a cold or the flu, and when I'm run down or working too hard.
Also, having done research for the National AIDS Trust in the UK, my understanding is that it harder for a man to catch HIV from a woman than vice versa. (Although obviously the risk is still there).
... this may sound disgusting, but some of us females have been dealing with this same problem for just about forever... just in another place, so to speak! 
Candida/Candidiasis just doesn't happen in one orafice you know, or only to women.
If your first HIV test came back negative, your chances that you have contracted HIV are much less... take another in 6 months to be sure, but in the meantime... don't worry! Go to the doctor and get a prescription... don't worry again -> It won't be "Monastat"!
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