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HIV Testing
How soon after a sexual encounter can one get an HIV test? I was tested three weeks afterwards and my results were negative. I heard that 90% of those who were infected would test positive at this point. I will get tested again but wanted to know how much confidence I can have in this result. I had protected oral sex three and a half weeks ago and am feeling muscle aches, diarrhea, headaches and slight fever. I am just concerned that these are symptoms of HIV and that my test was a false negative. Thanks so much for your help!
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
You posted your question in the wrong forum; see the IMPORTANT notice above.
Not quite 90% are positive by 3 weeks, but more than half of newly infected people have positive results by then. For a more comprehensive reply, you'll need to re-post your question on the HIV Prevention and Safe Sex forum.
HHH, MD
Not quite 90% are positive by 3 weeks, but more than half of newly infected people have positive results by then. For a more comprehensive reply, you'll need to re-post your question on the HIV Prevention and Safe Sex forum.
HHH, MD
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
brooksand is wrong. It is not necessary to wait 12 weeks for reliable testing.
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hello mate i think you are getting yourself worked up the minimum time for you to have a test is12 weeks after you think you may have put your self at risk
i think probably you are making your self ill and you have picked up a virus
they very rarely give you a false reading if anything it could say you where positive and then they would re test
if it will help you go back to the clinic chat with a health adviser and if need be have another test
i having been having tests for years and years and i understand how you feel and your worries
stop beating yourself up and go and speak to someone
if you live in the uk you can ring freefone 0800 567 123
take care and good luck
i think probably you are making your self ill and you have picked up a virus
they very rarely give you a false reading if anything it could say you where positive and then they would re test
if it will help you go back to the clinic chat with a health adviser and if need be have another test
i having been having tests for years and years and i understand how you feel and your worries
stop beating yourself up and go and speak to someone
if you live in the uk you can ring freefone 0800 567 123
take care and good luck
You are reading content posted in the STDs Forum
Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
