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Nervous about 7 week "negative" rapid test
Last time had unprotected sex (oral & vaginal) with male partner (together for 3-1/2 yrs, but he lives out of state) was 3/22/09. He was confirmed HIV positive early May ~ after what the dr referred to as confusing results in the end of April. I tested on 5/12 (51 days after exposure) with rapid test done at Health Dept. clinic. Results negative. I know I need to retest at 3 months & 6 months ~ but I am SICK over the possibility of becoming positive. I am a single mother of 2 boys (13 & 10)....I'm going crazy.
Can I relax...is a 7 week test pretty accurate???? Any replies would be appreciated.
Can I relax...is a 7 week test pretty accurate???? Any replies would be appreciated.
Other than a slight sore throat and cough off-and-on, I have not had any symptoms. Keeping my fingers crossed...Thank you for your comments.
That was incorrect information. Not all people that are infected show any signs of symptoms. You can never go by symptoms or the lack of symptoms to know if you are infected.
7 weeks is a good indicater that you are going to be ok, most people test positive after 6 weeks,if they are infected,and have a high fever after 3-4 weeks of being exposed, so even though your not totally out of the woods yet, theres a good chance your going to be fine.Stay strong I will be praying for you.............
Thank you Teak! Do you think I can relax a little with a 52-day negative????? Uugh.
Stay well. My prayers are with you.
Stay well. My prayers are with you.
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