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I am a gay male and had unprotected anal insertive sex with an unknown person 7 weeks ago. I got really worried after that and started to freak out and contacted the person somehow and got him tested.The person tested negative for hiv 1 and 2 antibodies that time. Last week,i.e. 6 weeks post exposure i got myself tested for antibodies and the results were negative. I read something about window period that said that the person is more likely to spread virus during that period so i contacted the person again and got h imtested for hiv 1 and 2 antibodies to know wether he was in the window period at that time.It was again negative.Today after 7 weeks of possible exposure I got myself tested with a hiv 1 and 2 antigen antibody combo test and the results were non reactive.Do I have anything to worry about given that I used to have receptive oral sex(without ejaculation) with unkown people too up until 10 weeks ago?
I am a gay male and had unprotected anal insertive sex with an unknown person 7 weeks ago. I got really worried after that and started to freak out and contacted the person somehow and got him tested.The person tested negative for hiv 1 and 2 antibodies that time. Last week,i.e. 6 weeks post exposure i got myself tested for antibodies and the results were negative. I read something about window period that said that the person is more likely to spread virus during that period so i contacted the person again and got h imtested for hiv 1 and 2 antibodies to know wether he was in the window period at that time.It was again negative.Today after 7 weeks of possible exposure I got myself tested with a hiv 1 and 2 antigen antibody combo test and the results were non reactive.Do I have anything to worry about given that I used to have receptive oral sex(without ejaculation) with unkown people too up until 10 weeks ago?
I don't mean to contradict anybody or anyone. But the CDC did update its guidelines in regards to the Duo 4th gen test. They say if the initial duo test is negative, no more testing is required. I would put more trust in actual HIV experts who have scientific data that a duo test is definitive after 4 weeks. And no reason to retest. If you are strictly antibody testing than yes i would suggest testing at 90 days. However there is solid scientific data for definitive results at 6 to 8 weeks. I am just relaying information from Dr. Handsfield and Dr. Hook who are experts in the field. And they themselves admit the CDC is ultra conservative and will go 110 percent to take no chances that they are wrong.
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I would also like to mention that I never had any particular symptoms like swollen lymph nodes,fever,vomiting or anything like that whatsoever.
Yes.He tested negative initially and then again at the 6th week.And he promises that he hasn't been with anyone since the last 4 months than that one incident with me. My counsellor said that his tests are believable and he was a negative hence leaving me no chance of contracting the virus.
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/HIV-Prevention/4th-gen-ELISA-VS-ECLIA/show/1713656
Take a look at the link above. I think it will provide some sort of clarity about this whole window period discussion. And by the way, it has comments from 2 of the most knowledgeable people who have ever been on this forum, Teak and Nursegirl.
I'm with iommi on this. I think it's better to stick to the 3 month guideline.
And you don't need to be freaked out.
Take a look at the link above. I think it will provide some sort of clarity about this whole window period discussion. And by the way, it has comments from 2 of the most knowledgeable people who have ever been on this forum, Teak and Nursegirl.
I'm with iommi on this. I think it's better to stick to the 3 month guideline.
And you don't need to be freaked out.
Did I read you correctly, the other guy tested negative at 6 weeks?
Based on your test alone at 7 weeks it really seems you are in the clear.
Just to satisfy cdc guidelines test a final time at 12 weeks. Just an antibody test will be conclusive.
Based on both of your testing I believe it will be negative.
Based on your test alone at 7 weeks it really seems you are in the clear.
Just to satisfy cdc guidelines test a final time at 12 weeks. Just an antibody test will be conclusive.
Based on both of your testing I believe it will be negative.
Should I move on with my life?I am more freaked out than I ever was in my entire life.
Regardless if it's an antibody only test or 4th generation test the cdc recommends a final 12 week test.
Medically speaking many hiv experts feel the window period is shorter and will concider shorter testing periods based on type of test and risk.
I have no authority to contradict the cdc so I go by their recommendations.
It would be nice if they agreed with other health organizations to save people from their anxiety sooner.
Thanks for the info.
Medically speaking many hiv experts feel the window period is shorter and will concider shorter testing periods based on type of test and risk.
I have no authority to contradict the cdc so I go by their recommendations.
It would be nice if they agreed with other health organizations to save people from their anxiety sooner.
Thanks for the info.
The guidelines are for antibody only tests. Duo tests are 100 percent definitive at 4 weeks plus. Almost every organization has updated their guidelines from 12 weeks. WHO Guidelines are 6 weeks. BASHH Guidelines are 4 weeks. The experts agree the CDC is still being overly conservative.
You both tested negative at a time virtually all would have tested positive if infected with hiv.
Regardless of your type of test the cdc recommendations a final 12 week test to be sure as they put it.
Medically 8 weeks negative is not expected to change.
Regardless of your type of test the cdc recommendations a final 12 week test to be sure as they put it.
Medically 8 weeks negative is not expected to change.
According to guidelines, a result is conclusive at 3 months. So, according to the 3 month rule, your partner's result was inconclusive at, I think, around 6 weeks, BUT a good indication that he's negative. You also have a 7 week negative, which is an excellent indication of your status, BUT again, according to the rules, still inconclusive. Putting all the test results together ((his and yours)), the chances of you being infected is like 1 in a gazillion, and a 7 week negative is extremely unlikely to change, however, if you want to be super-safe, just take an antibody test at 12 weeks and a expect a negative result.
Thanks a lot.Your answer was really relieving.My throat congestion cleared too that day itself and I have had no other symptoms anytime. I am starting to believe that I am a negative.Thanks
That 7 week duo test is 100 percent definitive according to Dr. Hook and Dr. Handsfield and many other HIV experts. You are negative
I am having a congested throat today but that might be because I decided to quit my year long habit of smoking and have completely quitted.
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