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Hello, I'm a male who had vaginal and oral sex with a woman one week ago and now I'm wondering about her sexual history.  I got a large white ulcer under my tongue the next day that took about three days to heal.  Coincidence?  I don't have any of the other symptoms commonly associated with the virus based on the literature I read.  What is my HIV risk?  Would an RNA test be accurate enough after one week from exposure?  Thank you
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No test is conclusive until an antibody test at 3 months.

Was vaginal sex protected or unprotected?
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186166 tn?1385259382
you can have a duo test at 4 weeks or an antibody test at 6 weeks...both will give you a very good indication of your status.  at that point, neither test is likely to change when you test at 3 months for the conclusive result.
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Forgot the most important part;  the sex was unprotected
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Ok, then follow Lizzie's advice above.
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ok thanks...risk? I know its not zero but is it low?
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It's a risk
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ok
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1508374 tn?1380808510
a duo test will give you the answer you seek at 29 days. Then just to ensure your negative result you can repeat it at 3 months! Till then stay calm :)
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Thank you BeStrong, and that is exactly what I need to be, strong!
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