Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
Avatar universal

Dear Dr hunter handsfield

I had an unprotected Vaginal exposure with a lady from Japan.(26 August 2014)
about 3 weeks later became ill with night sweats,fever,chills,sore throat.Still feel unwell some 5 weeks later.
this is my testing protocol.Can I say that my tests are 100% conclusive despite my symptoms or do I need to test again at 3 months.What about HIV 2?.
I tested so much because I was in extreme anxiety.(and still am) as i feel unwell.
I have had no sex since my exposure.(26 August 2014)

15th September HIV Duo test result Negative..
17th September HIV Duo test result Negative.
18th September HIV duo test result Negative.
22 September HIV Duo test result Negative.
23 September HIV Duo test result Negative..
30th September HIV INSTI TEST(RAPID TEST)Antibody only
2nd October HIV DUO TEST
7th October Duo HIV test and RAPID insti test(antibody)negative.
21 October HIV insti test negative .
23 October HIV DUO TEST.(8 WEEKS FROM EXPOSURE).

Should I forget HIV and move on,I have a wife a new born son to worry about.
Thank-you.


5 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
Avatar universal
The Dr forums are currently closed.

You don't need to test anymore, you don't have HIV.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Please keep in mind that DUO tests are considered conclusive at 4 weeks. Further, the more you test, the greater the odds of you getting a false positive. Trust the tests and the science. Test at the end of the accepted window period and move on. If you cannot do this, you need to seek out professional medical help that can help you work past anxiety issues.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Thank-you...
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Thank-you...
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
So in your opinion I'm HIV negative?
Helpful - 0
Have an Answer?

You are reading content posted in the HIV Prevention Community

Top HIV Answerers
366749 tn?1544695265
Karachi, Pakistan
370181 tn?1595629445
Arlington, WA
Learn About Top Answerers
Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask a question
Popular Resources
Condoms are the most effective way to prevent HIV and STDs.
PrEP is used by people with high risk to prevent HIV infection.
Can I get HIV from surfaces, like toilet seats?
Can you get HIV from casual contact, like hugging?
Frequency of HIV testing depends on your risk.
Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) may help prevent HIV infection.