HIV Negative but even more restless

[HelpingHand04]

Hi

I will dive straight into my question and try to keep it short.
I had an exposure 6 weeks ago now with a bar girl in Asia.
Her HIV status was unknown and we had unprotected vaginal sex.

Got tested on the 38th day Mark with the following:
Rapid antibody test (even though the window is 3 months I wanted to start with this test just to at least give me the slightest peace of mind. RESULT: negative

Combo p24/antibody test. RESULT: negative

Even with these good results with the combo in the correct window I'm feeling even more worried now.

I had a slight rash that could hardly be seen on top of my back (can't remember if was before or after exposure).
But now it has become more visible. (Individual random red spots around top of back. Generating heat and have not joined into one big rash. They resemble heat rash what I've had before and I live in tropical climate. Maybe I'm clinging onto this fact and hoping).

Had Diarrhoea for 10 days. This happened 2/3 weeks after taking antibiotics which Dr said was the cause but still, it would fall into the time frame with the exposure and possible rash.

Then, after being weekend by the diarrhoea i caught a cold with sore throat and stuffy nose. I work around a lot of people and I'm quite prone to getting colds but all these things seem to coincidental, hence why I'm feeling even worse now.

I've had no serious fever or problems with lymphnodes but I'm feeling really down and can't stop worrying. It's effecting me and perhaps making me more sick.

I'm not scared to stand up to my stupid mistake and continue with my life, but I'm due to get married soon and if I'm HIV positive I will be deported and everything will be a huge mess. I have had no sexual contact since and I guess I deserve this for my mistake. I will retest at 2 and 3 then 6 months but the wait will haunt me.


I have read through many other questions like mine but I guess I'm just looking for some helpful words or perhaps reassurance. Many really helpful advice on here and I appreciate the time anyone takes to answer.

My question; is there a chance my p24 levels were too low to detect and also not enough antibodies made to detect at Day 38/39 of exposure.

If I was secoconverting wouldn't that mean antibodies were already in my system?

I'm in a real mess here psychologically, any words will be helpful.
Thank you.

[sunny030186]

even i want to stop think , daily one new thing is coming , throat infection? bad taste in tongue , irritation , again chills inside outside sweating. I don't why i am getting all these.

[yasser_nh]

I hope you are ok ...
if you fee unwell go to the doctor he is the one who can help you
You are OK >>>> don't think about HIV <<<<

[sunny030186]

Do you guys know , why i am getting chill in my body all the time , when i switched off the fan /ac . i am sweating with chill.

[yasser_nh]

you are absolutely right the test covers all the knowing types don't pother your self ....

[HelpingHand04]

Yes South East Asia. I went to a private clinic in Hong Kong with all state of the art equipment etc. no idea about all these subtypes but a rapid test and a separate combo test should have everything covered. I'm guessing or I would hope that they also double check the results too.

[wantonjoe]

Hi Mate,
You mentioned that you had your exposure in Asia.
Do you mean South East Asia, like Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore etc?

I have heard that the strain of HIV which is the most common there is subtype CRF_01 AE. It was formerly referred to as subtype E. Supposed to be more easily transmittable by heterosexual activity.

Do you know if the tests in SE Asia are specifically geared towards this subtype? Or do the clinics in SE Asia use the same same test kits as those used in the USA and Europe?

I have tried to look for this info on sites like Dr. Tan etc but cant find it..