Dr. HHH it almost took me another 15 days to convince myself to get finally checked. Today is a big day for me. I am just coming back from the testing place. I took the OraQuick ADVANCE HIV-1/2 test and the result was negative. My one year night mare is all of a sudden gone and I can feel good already. Once again thank you for your good advice and comforting ideas. woooo hoooo Thank you again. I wish all the best for everybody who is worried. My advice protect yourself and get tested.
Even without condoms, HIV is rarely transmitted by any single episode of vaginal sex. Many people with HIV have claimed 100% condom use, but few people really use condoms that consistently; some simply forgot about times they forgot; others didn't know a condom had ruptured; and some had other exposures that they didn't want to admit -- e.g. had sex with other men but denied it. Therefore, there certainly are infected people despite supposed condom use. But it is not possible for HIV to pass through intact latex. And since catching HIV requires exposure to LOTS of virus, it is unlikely anyone got infected through the minor exposure to secretions that might happen because the condom wasn't properly removed.
Really, this shouldn't be such a big deal for you. You had safe sex. Don't overthink it.
That's all I'll have to say before you post a test result.
Dr. Is the result conclusive. I am still waiting for your response.thanks
Thank you for your quick and assuring comment. So if you dont mind asking again the response to question two will be no. Like you said I lost a lot of sleep energy and valuable time of my life. I will definitely post my result before I leave out of us for job assignment but I am afraid not to be the first on the case of the second question.
Thanks
I already saw this. It makes no difference.
Welcome to the HIV forum. You had accurate responses on the community forum and there really isn't much more to say. You seem to be seeking absolute certainty that you haven't caught HIV during one of your sexual exposures. Those sexual events were low risk, and there is nothing in your symptoms that suggests you have HIV. So based on all the information you provide, it is extremely unlikely you are infected. But of course nobody can say it is impossible. The way to know for sure is to have an HIV test. Everyone who is sexually active outside a mutually monogamous relationship should have HIV and STD testing from time to time, like every 1-2 years. This would be a good time, since it's on your mind. Most likely it will be negative.
I'll be happy to comment further if you would like to return to post the result after you are tested. In the meantime, don't lose a lot of sleep about it. You can expect it to be negative.
Regards-- HHH, MD
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