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Is Rapid HIV Test Done 4 Weeks After Exposure Conclusive?
Question: Hello, im a straight guy living in London. I had protected sex with two escorts on end of september which is more than 3 months ago. First time after protected oral sex i had V sex which was very short, probably less than one minute. Second time after protected oral sex i had protected V sex but this time it was longer than 5 minutes.
Ever since im very worried and i had a rapid HIV test at 4 weeks which came back negative and then i had another test which i dont know the kind at 8 weeks and again it came back negative. For second test i went to my GP and they took my blood and sent it to a lab.
I didnt have any symptoms in past three months whatsoever however this week i got bad flu with sever cough.
I was so worried about going dor 3 months test and wanted to know the liklyhood of my risk. Please help me.
Ever since im very worried and i had a rapid HIV test at 4 weeks which came back negative and then i had another test which i dont know the kind at 8 weeks and again it came back negative. For second test i went to my GP and they took my blood and sent it to a lab.
I didnt have any symptoms in past three months whatsoever however this week i got bad flu with sever cough.
I was so worried about going dor 3 months test and wanted to know the liklyhood of my risk. Please help me.
Brief Answer:
No need to worry at all because you are absolutely risk free from HIV.
Detailed Answer:
Dear xxxxxxxx,
Welcome to HCM.
You had protected sex with both the escorts than the possibility of getting HIV is not there as such. The rapid test at 4 weeks and another test at 8 weeks is also negative than no need to worry at all because you are surely risk free from HIV.
For flu and severe cough consult your local physician and take treatment as per the advice. Get tested again after 3 months to be 100% accurate and conclusive as per international HIV guidelines. The result will definitely come in your favor.
Multiple sexual partners is high risk for HIV so I will advice for monogamous relationship always and stay away from unsafe sexual practices to prevent the future risk of HIV and other STDs. Wishing you happy and healthy life ahead.
Thank You
No need to worry at all because you are absolutely risk free from HIV.
Detailed Answer:
Dear xxxxxxxx,
Welcome to HCM.
You had protected sex with both the escorts than the possibility of getting HIV is not there as such. The rapid test at 4 weeks and another test at 8 weeks is also negative than no need to worry at all because you are surely risk free from HIV.
For flu and severe cough consult your local physician and take treatment as per the advice. Get tested again after 3 months to be 100% accurate and conclusive as per international HIV guidelines. The result will definitely come in your favor.
Multiple sexual partners is high risk for HIV so I will advice for monogamous relationship always and stay away from unsafe sexual practices to prevent the future risk of HIV and other STDs. Wishing you happy and healthy life ahead.
Thank You
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