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Do I have HIV?

Which of these apply to you?

We use this only to skip questions that don't apply — pick all that fit.

I have a vagina / cervix I have a penis Prefer not to say

What is your sex or gender?

Man who has sex with men (MSM) Transgender woman Man who has sex with women only Woman Prefer not to say

Are you currently pregnant or planning a pregnancy?

Yes, currently pregnant Yes, planning No Not applicable

When was your last HIV test?

Within the past 6 months 6–12 months ago More than 1 year ago Never Unsure

Do you take PrEP or PEP?

PrEP consistently PrEP but I miss doses Recently started PEP No Not sure what PrEP/PEP is

Have you had any of these high-risk exposures?

Select all that apply.

Shared needles Sex with someone HIV-positive who is not virally suppressed Occupational exposure Transfusion or procedure in a limited-screening country None of these

What types of sexual contact have you had recently without a condom?

Select all that apply.

Receptive anal sex Insertive anal sex Vaginal sex Oral sex All protected, or none

Have you had another STI in the past 12 months?

Yes No Unsure

Do any of these additional risk contexts apply?

Select all that apply.

Multiple or anonymous partners Sex work Sex under drugs (meth, poppers) High-prevalence region None of these

Did you have a flu-like illness 2–4 weeks after a possible exposure?

Fever, sore throat, rash, and swollen nodes together Some flu-like symptoms No Unsure

Have you had any of these persistent symptoms?

Select all that apply.

Weight loss over 10 lbs Chronic diarrhea for more than 1 month Drenching night sweats Persistent fatigue None of these

Have you noticed any signs of immune suppression?

Select all that apply.

Recurrent or unusual infections White mouth patches or sores Persistent swollen nodes in multiple areas New or unusual rashes or lesions None of these

When did your symptoms begin, relative to a possible exposure?

2–4 weeks (acute) Months after, gradual A long time ago No symptoms Unsure

Medically reviewed · Updated June 2026

Reviewed by Mark Riegel, MD

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