I also was in the same situation, I am still wondering if I should re-test at 8 weeks? It was a rapid test that I used so I am still uncertain it was neg at 32 days. If you have any more info djambori please let me know.
Hello Dr. Fyi, the HIV test was a rapid antibody test. Is this conclusive at a 4 week mark?
Would you consider high risk ? i had protected sex with a sex worker in july, both oral and vaginal sex that lasted about 6-10 min, i didnt kno the females status and being drunk as i was i didnt bother to ask. now here comes the catch ..... i had tiny sores around the groin area from shaving 2 days prior, but during sex i noticed that the sex worker was quite dry down there (not wet enough ) what would be the risk of contracting hiv on a scale of 1-10 ? plz any1 am freaking out
Hello
You most certainly do not need to do anything else or have any further tests.
Your sexual activity was completely safe. You do not need to have any further tests. You are absolutely fine.
best wishes, Sean
Hello Dr. My 32 days STD panel tests, including HIV were all negative. Do I need to re-test at the 8 week mark? Or are these results solid enough to put all this behind me?
Hello,
Thank you very much for your contribution to our forum.
Your sexual encounter was completely safe as a condom was used both for penetrative and oral intercourse. Therefore no risk of any STI, and definitely no risk at all of HIV infection. Bearing all this in mid, you do not need to be tested. I believe that all your symptoms are related to all your anxiety and guilt.
However if you want to be tested to help you with your anxiety, you could be tested anytime from now for most STDs, except for HIV, Syphilis and Hep B; you would need to wait at least 4 weeks. In any case, as mentioned before, there is no need for this.
Best wishes,
Dr Jose