Aa
Oral Sex Possible Exposure?!?!? Need some help here please.
Thanks for the good work you do with this site. I have a question, related to possible exposure. I received a 10 minute protected (had a condom on) oral sex once with a sex worker. When I got home I noticed two small lacerations on top-side of my gland that could have been from her teeth scratching through the condom, although I am sure the condom did not fail massively I did not have them prior, so I'm pretty sure it has something to do with her teeth. Also, there was no sign of bleeding, only after I squeezed hard did any blood come out. The scrapes disappeared after 2 days. At least 2 months passed without any noticeable weird symptoms. I tested negative at 132 days past this possible exposure using Abbott Determine HIV 1/2 rapid antibody test . Do you think another test is warranted at the 6 month mark? There have been no symptoms within 2-3 months after incident, except panic attacks and fear of death. Lots of those panic attacks actually, and a lot of stress, like I never felt in my life. Bottom line: Is a negative Abbott Determine HIV 1/2 Rapid Fingerprick Test (I think it was second generation - but I am not sure) conclusive at 132 days in these circumstances? Or do I need retesting?
Best Answer
what generation is the hiv determine test and the unigold test. r they conclusive at 90 days ????????
ok, I fast clicked and wrongly selected the best answer as Hear's question. Sorry about that. Wouldn't want to add to the insecurities of others. Thank you for the responses. It eased my mind.
Nothing to add to what you wre told. You never had an exposure.
are there any other opinions about this situation here?
dont hijack someone's post with your questions...you have a current post on the forum
Apparently, the Determine HIV 1/2 antibody test (not the combo) manufactured by Abbott is a second generation test. I don't know about the unigold test.
whole*
Thank you for your prompt answer. I'd really hate to be the exception. I just can't get it out of my head that some blood from her "possible-but unconfirmed" mouth sores or otherwise bleeding gums (or whatever the hell my imagination can cook up) could have made it's way into those scrapes. As I sit here with a bunch of tabs opened that sound like "can I get it" , "could I have it", I realize the hole thing may have blown way way out of proportion.
For one, oral sex is not a risk, even without a condom, so you never had a risk.
If you HAD had a risk, your test would be conclusive. 3 months is when a person can obtaib a conclusive result, not 6 months.
Don't give this another though...no risk.
If you HAD had a risk, your test would be conclusive. 3 months is when a person can obtaib a conclusive result, not 6 months.
Don't give this another though...no risk.
You are reading content posted in the HIV Prevention Community
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.
