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Rapid Result HIV test 18 days post exposure
I had an unprotected vaginal intercourse with a man in the military twice in one night. Neither times did he ejaculate in me. I tested exactly 18 days later for all stds including HIV. All tests came back negative. I dont have any indications he is positive and have been told by mutual friends he is a great guy. I am so scared and anxious and to make matters worse he deployed a week later so I couldnt discuss my concerns. Just got caught up in the moment. I was also advised he would have not been deployed unless he passed the HIV test.
Should I be this concerned? I am totally freaking out making myself sick over this.
Should I be this concerned? I am totally freaking out making myself sick over this.
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Thank you Nick, I feel a little better. I plan to test again this weekend which will be 7.5 weeks.
Military testing is for sure done, This may help ease your mind, but you still put yourself at risk (Low) but a risk is a risk. You will need to test 3 months after you were exposed. You may also test at 6 weeks for a very good indacation of your status. A 18 day test is not good enough.
I am sure you did not get HIV from this exposure, but the only true way to be sure and stop worring is to test as detailed above.
I am sure you did not get HIV from this exposure, but the only true way to be sure and stop worring is to test as detailed above.
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