Since you were tested 9 months ago have you had unprotected sex and when you were tested how long had it been since you had last had unprotected sex... The test must be taken at least 3' months after you had last had unprotected sex. But it sounds like to me strep throat... Got to the doctor and ask aboput your concerns... And get tested for strep throat I dont know why you would jump to conculsions of hiv... Dont do anything that would risk your health like this! Please reply with the out come good luck... I hope everything turns out well and I do hope it is strep throat!