can it still be HIV?

I am wandering if There are other types of HIV besides 1 or 2?  I keep hearing about some HIV O. I had a high risk encounter unprotected Vaginal Sex. I have had numerous tests. HIV RNA Viral Load Test at 12 weeks past exposure. PCR test at 10 weeks. Antibody at 4 6 and 10 weeks. All negative. Is it possible its a different kind of HIV other than what I am being tested for? Also wandering if I was co- infected with another disease such as Hep would that make it take longer to test positive. So much conflicting info on the net. You guys seem to know the most. Would if the person I got it from was a IV drug user I am not would that change how long it takes for my test to be positive or just his?

[richie90]

It is very rare and very doubtful that you have it. http://www.avert.org/hiv-types.htm

[Massagegurl]

So can I ask another question? How would I get tested for a rare form of HIV? If it was something like that would something be abnormal on the viral load test or the PCR test or does those test only look for HIV 1 & 2. I ask this due to all the problems I keep having. When I google the different issues It keeps bringing up HIV symptoms.

[Massagegurl]

What I am asking is if it is a rare from of HIV would it show up on HIV 1or 2 antibody test?

[naveea]

Hi there

Irrespective of what strain of HIV virus,antibodies produced by human body will be the same and they will be detected by the antibody test..thats what i believe :)

[Teak]

The answer is no.

[Massagegurl]

Just for clarifaction on the NO, so if it was HIV O it would not show up on HIV 1 or HIV 2 antibody test?

[Teak]

Yes group O will show up on the test. HIV2 doesn't have group O.

[Massagegurl]

my mind is running in circles its been 12 weeks or so now. The reason Im so concerned is because I discovered about a month later this person was HIV poz. I asked him he said in June 10 he tested positive. He says he didnt have it when we had sex that way May? So confused! He says it HIV O. No one knows what Im talking about when I say HIV O.

[Teak]

You can test now and your test will be conclusive.

[Massagegurl]

So HIV 1 & HIV 2 antibody tests cover everything? If I test negative on a antibody test this week I can be sure I am not infected? 12 weeks is conclusive I have seen.  This is the only place I can get info. Cant talk to anyone about it. Thank you so much!

[Teak]

If you test negative you results are conclusive.

[Massagegurl]

Thanks for your time Teak. Much Appreciated I had one more quick question if you have time please reply. The tests I have taken are the Finger Prick Rapid Test I had three of them throughout June  & July The July test was at about 10 weeks.  Is that a reliable test? I have seen some posts that the rapid test are not very accurate. If these tests did not pick up an infection the viral load would have showed an increase. is that Correct?

[Teak]

3 months post exposure is conclusive.

[Massagegurl]

So the rapid test is just as reliable as any other test?