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I had a relatively low risk encounter 30 days ago when compared to others. However, at day 21 (20.5 days) I got tested for viral load (down to 48 copies) and an Elisa antibody test. I was told that was conclusive as by day 21 I would either have antibodies or a viral load if I was positive. However, at day 29 I came down wiht a fever, sore throat, cough and mucus. This has gotten me worried although I have read your posts that people do get sick. The timing has gotten me worried. No swollen lymph nodes or rash. Reading information on the internet has gotten me more confused and I dont want to offend my doctor by questioning his judgement. If you could just answer my questions, I would really appreciate it.
1. Would the negative tests on the ultrasensitive viral load and Elisa at day 21 rule out HIV?
2. Is coughing up mucus with a sore throat and fever indicative of ARS?
3. Do I need any additional testing?
1. Would the negative tests on the ultrasensitive viral load and Elisa at day 21 rule out HIV?
2. Is coughing up mucus with a sore throat and fever indicative of ARS?
3. Do I need any additional testing?
he will tell you that from your incident you didn't have a risk and no reason to test over this incident. he will then say that every homosexual male should be tested yearly so getting tested now won't hurt anything. As far as viral plus the elisa, I have no idea. If your doctor said it was fine, than that is what it is. Good Luck!
I was told that having an undetectable viral load and negative on the antibody would rule out HIV at 3 weeks. The doctor said that either the viral load would be very high or antibodies would be present at that time if I was infected. I'll ask dr HHH when I get a chance to post a question.
elisa is not conclusive until 3 months, though many believe six weeks is o.k. Looking at your incident (unprotected oral doesn't pose a risk and you said you used a condom without failur that is no risk!)
What does somewhat mean? I guess i will go ahead and have the DNA by PCR done since it is after 28 days and that is conclusive.
I had unprotected oral (both ways) with a guy without ejaculation and protected receptive anal without ejaculation. Just worried as the condom looked like it was slipping off and I stopped.
I had unprotected oral (both ways) with a guy without ejaculation and protected receptive anal without ejaculation. Just worried as the condom looked like it was slipping off and I stopped.
1) somewhat
2) no it isn't
3) depends ( what was your exposure) if it was oral or i went to a stripp club and she sat on me, then no you wouldn't. if it was i had unprotected sex with 5 hookers in one night, then that would be yes.
2) no it isn't
3) depends ( what was your exposure) if it was oral or i went to a stripp club and she sat on me, then no you wouldn't. if it was i had unprotected sex with 5 hookers in one night, then that would be yes.
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