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Seroconversion Excpetion, high risk?
I am writing today because I now must here it from you. I am a male that had unprotected sex with a female about 5 months ago. Fellatio and sex. The more I find out about her, the worse it is and I considerer her a high risk individual. I am uncircumcised as well. Her number has changed and I haven
Now that makes you the 100th person who has advised meindirectly though)to see a mental health care provider.... hahahaha. Makes me wonder!!!!
Sorry, I am not sorry. It's obvious why you're here especially by your second last post re:"my doc has seen positive test after 6 weeks"
Wow!! I think MD HHH will find that comment somewhat offensive.
He has been in the field for over 30 years and works extensively in creating,publishing, and reviewing articles related to HIV and STD's.
I think you need to think long and hard before making such rash judgments on telling him that he is wrong.
And BTW, NYS and many other states consider a 3 month test conclusive.
All of Canada does as well. I highly doubt that a blanket statement such as yours merits a response from him to begin with. I do not want to come off as brash here, but the man does indeed know what he is talking about on this forum. Also, I doubt that NYS, Canada, and most of the US would jeopardize the safety and standards of HIV testing on their citizens. This would not be terribly cost-effective if everyone was still in the "window" period and telling them they are indeed okay when they are not. You need to revisit the "eclipse" effect on human beings.
Besides, the last thing you are doing is causing more harm than good by posting that thread. Now, someone may read that and go into a tizzy. Thanks for you anxiety-increased thread to participants that read that statement....which indeed is FALSE.
He has been in the field for over 30 years and works extensively in creating,publishing, and reviewing articles related to HIV and STD's.
I think you need to think long and hard before making such rash judgments on telling him that he is wrong.
And BTW, NYS and many other states consider a 3 month test conclusive.
All of Canada does as well. I highly doubt that a blanket statement such as yours merits a response from him to begin with. I do not want to come off as brash here, but the man does indeed know what he is talking about on this forum. Also, I doubt that NYS, Canada, and most of the US would jeopardize the safety and standards of HIV testing on their citizens. This would not be terribly cost-effective if everyone was still in the "window" period and telling them they are indeed okay when they are not. You need to revisit the "eclipse" effect on human beings.
Besides, the last thing you are doing is causing more harm than good by posting that thread. Now, someone may read that and go into a tizzy. Thanks for you anxiety-increased thread to participants that read that statement....which indeed is FALSE.
i wasn't trying to be offensive.
i didn't make any judgement.
i've just read this article:
http://www.phppo.cdc.gov/mlp/pdf/labhiv/MBusch.pdf
where they explain the eclipse period (not the same as the window period).. it's in page 2..
ofcourse the doc has much much much much more experience
n that's why i decided to ask him.
regarding ur last paragraph.. i don't think this forum or any other forum's purpose should be to lower anxiety or whatever..
i didn't make any judgement.
i've just read this article:
http://www.phppo.cdc.gov/mlp/pdf/labhiv/MBusch.pdf
where they explain the eclipse period (not the same as the window period).. it's in page 2..
ofcourse the doc has much much much much more experience
n that's why i decided to ask him.
regarding ur last paragraph.. i don't think this forum or any other forum's purpose should be to lower anxiety or whatever..
Dude, really. Check the archives in the HIV prevention forum. Trust me you need to!
The 6 month window period, is now only used under the strict guidance of a medical professional who feels that in that individual case it's warranted. Otherwise it's three months and more health professional who know more than I are going down to the 4-6 week window period.
AFAIK there have only ever been two documented cases of delyaed seroconversion TWO. Out of about 40 million. It made headlines simply beacuse os the numbers involved.
This forum, while not designed to allay fears - this is a scary topic, the forum is designed to give information; relevant and in a fashion that non medical people can take in. remember; Knowledge is power.
Brian123. Good post mate!
The 6 month window period, is now only used under the strict guidance of a medical professional who feels that in that individual case it's warranted. Otherwise it's three months and more health professional who know more than I are going down to the 4-6 week window period.
AFAIK there have only ever been two documented cases of delyaed seroconversion TWO. Out of about 40 million. It made headlines simply beacuse os the numbers involved.
This forum, while not designed to allay fears - this is a scary topic, the forum is designed to give information; relevant and in a fashion that non medical people can take in. remember; Knowledge is power.
Brian123. Good post mate!
Rob73: By the way, the 2 cases of delayed seroconversion u r talking about took more than 6 month and not between 3 & 6 months. However, nobody will ever know how much truth existed in stories which explained the cause of exposure and when it happened. Correct me if i am wrong.
Worstnightmareever: Although this forum & doc work with science based facts, please be careful in posting such information as it can have negative impact on an already too worried worried well community..
Moreover, in reality, everyone here is scared so at times, it seems however true the information might be, it will be a good idea to somewhat filter it. And yes, the doc here really knows what he is talking about.
Worstnightmareever: Although this forum & doc work with science based facts, please be careful in posting such information as it can have negative impact on an already too worried worried well community..
Moreover, in reality, everyone here is scared so at times, it seems however true the information might be, it will be a good idea to somewhat filter it. And yes, the doc here really knows what he is talking about.
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