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Can HIV Be Contracted From Unprotected Intercourse?
Question: Just looking for a peace of mind here..
I had a one night stand unprotected sex with a male of unknown HIV status. He did not ejaculate and I tested negative at 38 days post-exposure on a rapid HIV test. Is that accurate?
Also, I swallowed the ejaculation of a male with unknown HIV status. I did not see any sores on his penis and there were no open sores in my mouth that I am aware of. I have become increasingly anxious and am constantly checking my lymph nodes for swelling. What is the risk of contracting HIV in this case? He says he is negative but I can't be sure. I know they say oral sex is less of a risk, but am I worrying for nothing?
I had developed a sore throat a few days after swallowing and now have a stuffy nose/ mild sore throat, but have not had a fever or developed a rash
And how soon after this exposure can I be tested rapidly and it be considered accurate?
I had a one night stand unprotected sex with a male of unknown HIV status. He did not ejaculate and I tested negative at 38 days post-exposure on a rapid HIV test. Is that accurate?
Also, I swallowed the ejaculation of a male with unknown HIV status. I did not see any sores on his penis and there were no open sores in my mouth that I am aware of. I have become increasingly anxious and am constantly checking my lymph nodes for swelling. What is the risk of contracting HIV in this case? He says he is negative but I can't be sure. I know they say oral sex is less of a risk, but am I worrying for nothing?
I had developed a sore throat a few days after swallowing and now have a stuffy nose/ mild sore throat, but have not had a fever or developed a rash
And how soon after this exposure can I be tested rapidly and it be considered accurate?
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
For the first instance, unprotected sex with someone with unknown HIV status poses a significant risk. HIV tests can result as false-negative up to 6 months out, so you will need to be tested again up to 6 months out from exposure.
For the second instance, the risk of contracting HIV without exposure of infected bodily fluid to an open sore of yours is very very low. I would visit a doctor for rapid HIV testing which will need to be repeated monthly up to 6 months out at which point you can safely say you are not infected.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
For the first instance, unprotected sex with someone with unknown HIV status poses a significant risk. HIV tests can result as false-negative up to 6 months out, so you will need to be tested again up to 6 months out from exposure.
For the second instance, the risk of contracting HIV without exposure of infected bodily fluid to an open sore of yours is very very low. I would visit a doctor for rapid HIV testing which will need to be repeated monthly up to 6 months out at which point you can safely say you are not infected.
Please rate and close your answer when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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