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Tested negative 36 days after high risk event
I tested negative at home with oraquick 36 days after unprotected anal sex with a stranger. I tested negative on day 19 and 26 as well, one rapid blood test another oraquick. I do not have any major symptoms, only two or three blisters/ulcers in my mouth, do I have a good chance of not being infected with HIV virus? Thanks for the help
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We can't say whether your chances are good or not. You had a risk but your negative tests are encouraging and you haven't reported symptoms (high fever, severe sore throat, body aches. Symptoms usually occur at max 4 weeks if they do occur. If they do occur they occur at Follow James instructions and test at 6-8 weeks with a confirmation at 3 months.
Addenda to last post: "if they do occur they occur 2-4 weeks post exposure and rarely over 6 weeks."
I am going to get another rapid blood test on the 8 weeks mark, I'm just wondering do you guys think I have a good chance of not being infected?
The information James gave you is spot on. You had a confirmed risk so you'll need to take a test at 6-8 weeks, and another at 3 months to confirm your status. If you plan to only do Oral Swabs, the closer to 3 months to better.
Well, any negative test is good. Take the same test again at 6-8 weeks then at 3 months for a conclusive result.
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