, collar line, with no fever, no swollen lymph nodes.
The rash resembled splotchy small raised hives, water fill postules that erupted then dried after 4 days. It was non-itchy, red and very coincidental with what had happened. All of this in my mind lines up with ARS symptons. I know symptons aren't to be relied on, but I admit, my anxiety is winning at times and the stress is taking its toll. I did get tested/had a negative HIV antibody test at 24 Days and opted for a Ultrasensitive PCR RNA test down to 50ml that showed negative too on day 24 as well. I will hit exactly 5-weeks post event on Friday this week and plan to do another HIV test next week at 5.5 - 6 weeks.
Doctor, It's the rash specifics and the timing that are overwhelming my life right now. I realize that there are allot of viral infections floating around and I know your quoted risks for getting HIV from oral are very small if at all. I am however very concerned and stressing out.
Question 1: What is your opinion on the rash...timing, type, location, non-itch?
Question 2: Since I took the PCR RNA test in the middle of these symptons to include the rash and showed negative, can I conclude/feel very good that I am not having ARS and and am HIV negative?
Question 3: If I get a negative HIV test at 6 weeks, can I put this to bed and move on with my life
Please help Sir....I am in real need of your advice.
Understand....for piece of mind, is the PCR test a solid indicator since it was taken in the middle of these symptons? I very much appreciate your help!