Welcome to the Forum. I really think you have largely answered your own question and thus my role is largely to validate it. There is no risk for HIV from masturbation of a sexual partner, even if that partner has HIV (which is unlikely). Your test results validate what you already know to be the case, this was no risk and you do not have HIV as a result of this exposure.
As for your symptoms, we are in the midst of a worldwide pandemic of influenza. You could have the flu or some other community acquired viral illness but for sure, what you do not have is HIV. You did not test too early and you can have confidence in the test results you have received.
Take care. EWH
thanks
Dr. i have taken on board your comments and feel somewaht relieved. Could i trouble you one last time to advise me what the accuracy of the tests i have had done is regarding their timing and the identification of HIV. I think this will help me move past this. I have read the duo test at 4 weeks is quite accurate (mine was 3 and a half weeks) as is Elisa 1&2 at 6 weeks. Can you provide me with a last answer for this thread thankyou.
Warm regards in advance
ohgreat817
At 4 weeks a Duo test would be expected to detect at least 95% of infections acquired 4 weeks earlier. EWH