Greetings! Nervous re: my "exposure". March 23, drops of menstrual blood on hand, person's HIV status unknown. No cuts/sores, maybe chapped skin. Washed w/soap followed w/ alcohol (stung). Started Googling, told no risk by your comm. forum. Stressing. Wk 3=> symptoms. HA (BP 180/100). Lost wt.(17# - 4 wks - no appetite). Tender nodes neck, collarbone, armpits. Lost voice (crying/post nasal drip -?pharyngitis). Dry cough. Cold sore. UTI =>antibiotics. Loose stool X 2. No temp. Few mini "night sweats" (hot flashes?) not drenching. Test at 4 wks. HIV DNA PCR/HIV Ab Results: HIV1 DNA Not detected.
HIV DNA by PCR HIV 1/0/2 Abs index value <1.00
HIV DNA RT by PCR HIV 1/0/2 Abs Qual Non reactive
Tested at 8 wks. HIV 1/0/2 Abs ICMA HIV 1/0/2 Abs index value <1.00
HIV 1/0/2 Abs Qual Non reactive
HIV2 Abs, EIA HIV2 Abs OD ratio Neg:<1.00
#1. RA X 15 years. On Mobic, Plaquenil and Methotrexate X 10 years- affect HIV tests? Should I test beyond 13 wks due to med? Do antibiotics affect test?
#2. USA recommends retest after 3 mos, do you agree?
#3. If I test again, do odds look good it will be neg?
#4. If 13 wk test neg., can I return to unprotected sex with spouse? (HIV neg.)
Thank you for your time. Anxiously awaiting your reply