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Maybe a little overly concerned
Hello,
In August 2007, I had unprotected sex with a co-worker on several occasions throughout the month. The last time we slept together was on Aug. 23 or 24. I got tested for all STDs and HIV on Aug. 29 and received my results on Sept. 4. I was negative for HIV and all STDs except for Chlamydia. I received treatment and that was that. She was tested a day after me. Same results. I contracted Chlamydia from her and her last encounter (before me) was on July 22, 2007. Her ex-boyfriend was also tested (or so I'm told). He was also put on antibiotics for Chlamydia and claims that he was also tested for HIV and his results were negative.
Fast forward to now:
My current girlfriend just got tested for HIV, but we have yet to receive the results. Should be any day now (hopefully). Before me, she had not had sex in 2 years and she has only had one other partner. I have not been tested since last August. What do you think the chances are that my former co-worker could have infected me with HIV? When she was tested, it had been 38 days since she slept with her ex-bf and nobody before him for about a year.
Sorry if my sentences are a little out of order, but this should make sense. I am just a little stressed out because my current girlfriend hasnt received her results and yesterday was a week since she was tested.
Thanks!
In August 2007, I had unprotected sex with a co-worker on several occasions throughout the month. The last time we slept together was on Aug. 23 or 24. I got tested for all STDs and HIV on Aug. 29 and received my results on Sept. 4. I was negative for HIV and all STDs except for Chlamydia. I received treatment and that was that. She was tested a day after me. Same results. I contracted Chlamydia from her and her last encounter (before me) was on July 22, 2007. Her ex-boyfriend was also tested (or so I'm told). He was also put on antibiotics for Chlamydia and claims that he was also tested for HIV and his results were negative.
Fast forward to now:
My current girlfriend just got tested for HIV, but we have yet to receive the results. Should be any day now (hopefully). Before me, she had not had sex in 2 years and she has only had one other partner. I have not been tested since last August. What do you think the chances are that my former co-worker could have infected me with HIV? When she was tested, it had been 38 days since she slept with her ex-bf and nobody before him for about a year.
Sorry if my sentences are a little out of order, but this should make sense. I am just a little stressed out because my current girlfriend hasnt received her results and yesterday was a week since she was tested.
Thanks!
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Since your partner tested negative at the same time, you could not have been exposed and you don't need any additional HIV testing. But it's fine with me if you want to do it anyway, for psychological reassurance.
Sorry, one more thing. I got tested because I had the symptoms of Chlamydia. I was already sure that I had it. I didn't get re-tested after the results came in, though.
I was tested for HIV when I was diagnosed with Chlamydia and the result was negative. I just was unsure of the little time that had passed since my last exposure with her.
Also, yes, I am in the U.S.
Thanks!
Also, yes, I am in the U.S.
Thanks!
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Your question makes perfect sense -- I don't even see any sentences "out of order"!
Presumably you are in US or other industrialized country. If so, and if none of you use injection drugs or are bisexual, the chance of HIV in people like you and your partner is low. Because HIV is an STD and you have had a chlamydial infection, the chance of HIV isn't zero, but even with that risk factor, your former partner's negative test shows there really was no risk. This is really not something to lose sleep about. You can expect your partner's HIV test to be negative.
However, you also should be tested for HIV, if it wasn't done when your chlamydia was diagnosed; HIV testing should be automatic whenever any other STD is diagnosed. (Are you sure it wasn't done then?) This doesn't mean I really think there is a signficant chance you are infected; I do not. But all persons who are sexually active outside committed monogamous relationships should be tested from time to time, especially if they have had other STDs, just to be safe.
I hope this helps. Best wishes--- HHH, MD
Presumably you are in US or other industrialized country. If so, and if none of you use injection drugs or are bisexual, the chance of HIV in people like you and your partner is low. Because HIV is an STD and you have had a chlamydial infection, the chance of HIV isn't zero, but even with that risk factor, your former partner's negative test shows there really was no risk. This is really not something to lose sleep about. You can expect your partner's HIV test to be negative.
However, you also should be tested for HIV, if it wasn't done when your chlamydia was diagnosed; HIV testing should be automatic whenever any other STD is diagnosed. (Are you sure it wasn't done then?) This doesn't mean I really think there is a signficant chance you are infected; I do not. But all persons who are sexually active outside committed monogamous relationships should be tested from time to time, especially if they have had other STDs, just to be safe.
I hope this helps. Best wishes--- HHH, MD
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