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87 days rapid test at STD clinic

hello every body

i had a possible hiv exposure on 6th of jan, 2008, and i got all ARS symptoms during the past three month, including persistent sore throat (two months), rash and spots on thighs, arms, chest and neck, a stiff neck, spots on the back of the throat and tiny yellow spots on inside of my cheeks. I went back to India from Canada in Feburay and got test at 6th and 8th week (Elisa thrid generation) and both test came back negative. On Ist april i.e. (87th day of my exposure) i got tested in Canada in a STD clinic using Rapid test and the test came back negative. I am still concerned, should i wait for a 6 month test or i should rely on these test, The reason of my concerns is that i have still have a sore thorat, spots on my cheeks, back of the throat and white tongue, i need your comments please.
thanks
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You've had a conclusive negative result and need no further testing.
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Whay was your suspcted exposure?
Symptoms are an unreliable indicator of HIV infection.

Oral tests are considered conclusive at 14 weeks in UK (per BASHH guidelines, 12 weeks for whole blood tests), though thry ate considered conclusive at 3 months in USA.

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no, six month waiting is no need. you are almost good to go. 3 months is the mark.
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