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I had a exposure with a sex worker in Asia Country. As the condom was broken.
There were a lot of symptoms 3 weeks after the exposure, as pharyngitis.
I did 6 times HIV Rapid test 4 wks, 6 wks, 8 wks, 9wks, 11wks and 20 wks after the exposure. And I haven't had any exposure during the period. (Alere Determine Antibody test with full blood @ CDC)
Am I safe now, please?
And I heard of the Rapid test is not as accurate as 3rd generation Elisa. So do I need to do another Elisa HIV test?
I am looking forwards a kind reply from the doctor or expert. Highly appreciate for your help. Thank you.
There were a lot of symptoms 3 weeks after the exposure, as pharyngitis.
I did 6 times HIV Rapid test 4 wks, 6 wks, 8 wks, 9wks, 11wks and 20 wks after the exposure. And I haven't had any exposure during the period. (Alere Determine Antibody test with full blood @ CDC)
Am I safe now, please?
And I heard of the Rapid test is not as accurate as 3rd generation Elisa. So do I need to do another Elisa HIV test?
I am looking forwards a kind reply from the doctor or expert. Highly appreciate for your help. Thank you.
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No further testing required. You have conclusively tested negative. Rapid test is an accurate test, it some times can yield false positive, hence some advice a regular blood test over a rapid. However, a negative is conclusive and in your case, you don't need any more testing.
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