Question: I had some hiv exposure 7-8weeks ago that I had done p24 antigen test and 4thgeneration test at 19days while on pep then did a hiv pcr 6days after pep completion all negative. and I had been advised by several doctors that I was indeed negative. with full blood count that was advised by my doctor as okay. But now I observed some reddish bump kind of pimple or rash at my upper back inbetween. Is this symptom ? please advise as my panic triggered all over...

I am in South XXXXXXX the Doctors said what is prevalence here in South XXXXXXX is HIV1 and they had ruled me out of HIV infection generally but I will test at 12 weeks to put my mind at complete rest since I suffer from anxiety and high blood pressure. The main thing am concerned is the rash, so doctor this has nothing to do with hiv, i mean the rash kind of

I will see my doctor in the morning my time, I do have kind of bumps sometimes and because of what had happened everything I see I think its hiv related. I had consulted with over 5 specialist online and 4 doctors locally here they all said same thing and still with my results. I do have some skin break outs with severe pimples on my face some times. Mostly when am stressed. Thank you for the time Doctor.

Doctor you are right about hiv 2 being very very rare also in my country south XXXXXXX see below sir:
Infection with HIV-2 has important implications for the diagnosis, treatment and management of the infection. The objective of this study was to describe the seroprevalence and molecular epidemiology of HIV-2 in KwaZulu-Natal – the province with the highest HIV prevalence in South XXXXXXX which in turn is the country with the highest HIV prevalence in the world. HIV-1 positive samples were screened using a rapid test for HIV-2. Samples showing antibody positivity were subject to molecular confirmation by PCR and / or serological confirmation by Western blot. There was a large difference in results (10.6% by Western blotting versus 0% by PCR). This discrepancy between molecular and serological confirmation by Western blot. There was a large difference in results (10.6% by Western blotting versus 0% by PCR). This discrepancy between molecular and serological confirmation was attributed to cross-reacting antibodies. The use of rapid tests and Western blots for HIV-2 diagnosis in South XXXXXXX should, therefore, be interpreted with caution. Based on the results of this study, HIV-2 is most probably not present in KwaZulu-Natal.

Alright,thank you doctor. I will see my go for the rash on my back.

Thank you, my doctor said I should rule out hiv infection and incidence. even some doctors from here also said same thing. I will go treat the rash, I also had a test done yesterday that was also negative, forget to tell you. Thank you.