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Does Swollen Sub Mandibular Gland Indicate HIV?

sir i was not participated in any sexual contact but six months back i consulted a doctor with some problem ,but i have a feeling that he was injected me a used injection , i have a feeling that may used for HIV person , i did testing after 2 days and then after 8 months my submandibular gland was swellen i tesed again both results are negative ? are there any chances to infect with HIV? please tell me sir , i am very much thankful to you sir.
Mon, 4 May 2015
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Infectious Diseases Specialist,  's  Response
Hello.

Since you tested on HIV there is no chance that you are infected by your doctor.

But you should think are there any other risky sexual contacts afterwards.

But, remember any infection enlarges lymph nodes and sometimes that is not significant.

I wouldn't be afraid so much. All the best.
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Does Swollen Sub Mandibular Gland Indicate HIV?

Hello. Since you tested on HIV there is no chance that you are infected by your doctor. But you should think are there any other risky sexual contacts afterwards. But, remember any infection enlarges lymph nodes and sometimes that is not significant. I wouldn t be afraid so much. All the best.