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HIV and HIV-2 testing?

Hi guys, just a brief background. In July I did something extremely stupid and had oral/vaginal intercourse with an asian prostitute. It was protected, but I was worried b/c she might have used massage oil on the condom, which I know can break the condom. ANyways, after months of worrying these are the tests I took.

7 days - negative gonneria/chlam

29 days - negative HIV DNA PCR

84 days (12 weeks) - negative ELISA + negative nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT)

18 weeks - negative for HEP C antibodies + Negative HBsAG.

I have two questions:

1) As far as HIV is concerned, are my negative tests at 12 weeks conclusive, or should I keep testing?

2) I never tested for HIV-2. The antibody test was only for HIV-1. How realistic is it that I could have contracted HIV-2? Should I even bother testing for it?

Thank you.
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A follow up question. When people talk about the 3 month period, do they mean 12 weeks (84 days)? Or do they mean 3 months from the day (i.e., 7/12 - 10/12?) Thanks
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The debate over 12 weeks or 90 days (13 weeks) is basically pointless. There is no statistical difference between the two time frames. Trust your 12 week result.
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