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Ongoing itch after exposure

by clark112, Nov 10, 2009 07:25PM
Hi everyone, I have waited long after I believe to get tested - 6 months - rapid test negative - after an exposure with a hiv girl. I normally shave my chest every couple of months or so, but right after the exposure I started having an itchy chest, after I shave again the itch goes away for a couple of weeks. This has been 6 months now off and on. I just have never have had this problem before. Saw my dermo, don't have any answers for me. I also got tested for syphilis - negative. Does this sound like an ARS rash or have anything to do with another STD? Any help would be cool. I just don't know what else I should do. Thnx.
Member Comments (5)

by JeanClaude, Nov 10, 2009 07:53PM
To: clark112
What was the risk you're concerned over? The time to a CONCLUSIVE antibody test where there was an actual risk is 3  months, not 6.

-JC-

by clark112, Nov 10, 2009 07:58PM
To: JeanClaude
Unprotected Vaginal. I'm just worried because when I went in at 6 months the lady told me to test at 9 months and 12 months just to make sure because she was a confirmed positive partner

by JeanClaude, Nov 10, 2009 08:00PM
To: clark112
Not at all, 3 months is CONCLUSIVE. Occasionally, a Dr. will suggest a patient retest to 6 months for their own peace of mind, NOT for clinical relevance.

-JC-

by clark112, Nov 10, 2009 08:07PM
To: JeanClaude
Thank you. So what I am experiencing has nothing to do with HIV? Thank again

by JeanClaude, Nov 10, 2009 08:09PM
To: clark112
Your NEGATIVE result @ 3 months proves it.

-JC-

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