Fear of contacting HIV

[rohit5628]

I had one time unprotected sex with a prostitute in Kolkata India. The initial part of the sex was using a condom, but later on the condom slipped and I had unprotected sex for about 5-7 mins.I'm not promiscuous and did a mistake for the first time in my life.There was no blood neither the sex was rough.I also do not have any previous history of STDs. Its been 6 weeks now and I havn't experienced anything severe apart from a mild sore throat and gum ulcer? No fever or rashes though.However I read so many things in the Internet about the symptoms of catching HIV and that kind of keeps me worried.Can this mean I have caught HIV? I cannot run for a test because for a definitive test I need to wait for 6 months.

[Teak]

3 months is conclusive.

[sonic91]

3months is what the FDA says is conclusive.

however some people think that it is possible to turn positive after 3 months negative test (in relation to the same exposure) but its not needed.

[LIZZIE LOU]

the information above is INCORRECT.

you can test 6-8 weeks post exposure for a very good indication of your status...and at that point the result is highly unlikely to change.

a CONCLUSIVE result is obtained at 3 months post exposure...NOT 6 months.  you do not need further testing past the 3 month mark.

[VY_Canis_Majoris]

        You most certainly run a risk of having contracted HIV.. Doing a prosituitue without a franger  is a very risky activity ...

         I believe you need to get tested @ 12 weeks with a rapid Elisa and then @ 6 months again to rule out even the slightest possibility of infection. Don't read much into the symtoms ..You look for em and they ll drive ya apeshit ... Just get a test and put all doubts to rest ..


        Good Luck ....