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Subtype E and Langerhans cell transmission
I've read a few other threads on here that attempted to address this but not much information was given. In the Far East, where I live, Subtype E is prevalent and multiple studies have shown that it is transmitted easier via heterosexual sex. It also affects Langerhans cells, which I suppose would mean that HIV fluid contact with glandular areas would increase risk (http://gateway.nlm.nih.gov/MeetingAbstracts/ma?f=102217906.html).
I had protected intercourse with a sex worker in Malaysia. It seemed that she was used to customers not wearing a condom and I had to bring my own. After sex, I removed the condom and began to masturbate myself on her. I believe her fluids were on the base of my penis, so while I masturbated I transferred these fluids to my urethra. Since the fluids were in a warm, moist environment and were transferred to my urethra mere seconds after penetration stopped, I think I could have easily put HIV fluids in my urethra and contracted Subtype E this way.
Exactly two weeks after exposure, I developed a rash on my trunk and back that is completely consistent with every description of "ARS rash" I have read online. I know that symptoms cannot diagnose ARS, but this seems to cement my belief that I have contracted HIV.
It has been 2 and a half weeks since exposure. If I get a test now, will it mean anything? How long should I wait? I have read some posts claiming that Subtype E takes longer to detect.
I know there are many "worried well" people on this site, so after seeing so many silly worries, it's easy for people on here to expect everything to be a false alarm. Indeed, in the West, my exposure would basically pose no risk at all. I fear the risk for my specific exposure is different in Asia. I expect a positive test result.
I had protected intercourse with a sex worker in Malaysia. It seemed that she was used to customers not wearing a condom and I had to bring my own. After sex, I removed the condom and began to masturbate myself on her. I believe her fluids were on the base of my penis, so while I masturbated I transferred these fluids to my urethra. Since the fluids were in a warm, moist environment and were transferred to my urethra mere seconds after penetration stopped, I think I could have easily put HIV fluids in my urethra and contracted Subtype E this way.
Exactly two weeks after exposure, I developed a rash on my trunk and back that is completely consistent with every description of "ARS rash" I have read online. I know that symptoms cannot diagnose ARS, but this seems to cement my belief that I have contracted HIV.
It has been 2 and a half weeks since exposure. If I get a test now, will it mean anything? How long should I wait? I have read some posts claiming that Subtype E takes longer to detect.
I know there are many "worried well" people on this site, so after seeing so many silly worries, it's easy for people on here to expect everything to be a false alarm. Indeed, in the West, my exposure would basically pose no risk at all. I fear the risk for my specific exposure is different in Asia. I expect a positive test result.
It does not matter if it is west or east. The thing is to get tested 3months post exposure. Or you could do a finger prick test. The best is to get her tested as well.
Right, but then I stuck potentially infected fluid right into the urethra, which has mucosal tissue. I don't think I'm one of those cases where there's "no chance."
Well, fair enough, I'm not a scientist. But I'm trying to assess my risk based on the idea that the prominent subtype in Asia can affect Langerhans cells more efficiently.
Also, people say you can't get HIV from rubbing infected fluid on yourself, but I vigorously introduced fresh vaginal fluid in and around the urethra, and I believe I am at risk. The only question is when I should get a test. Would it be useless to get one now?
Also, people say you can't get HIV from rubbing infected fluid on yourself, but I vigorously introduced fresh vaginal fluid in and around the urethra, and I believe I am at risk. The only question is when I should get a test. Would it be useless to get one now?
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