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HIV and Molluscum

34 year-old white male tested Negative for HIV 8 wks post sexual encounter in Feb 2013. Have had two girls without condom since. Diagnosed with Molluscum on public area; been applying ointment prescribed by Derm. He said. It's nothing to worry about. It's spread to my stomach area. Did search and found that it can be related to HiV.

Have been feeling itchy all over but no spots. Stomach has been off and had some bouts with diarrhea.  Been feeling okay lately. Just dealing with some anxiety and the molluscum.

Any thoughts?  Is molluscum a good sign that i have been infected?  Quite honestly, scared out of my mind. Been with my current girlfriend for 6 months now. She doesn't have molluscum and we have been abstaining from sex until it's resolved.

Please provide some insight.

Thank you,
Lm
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Hep C and HIV NEGATIVE. Thx Vance for the support. Great forum!

Live, love and be safe!

Lm
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Visited family doc yesterday. She didn't seem concerned that I was diagnosed with molluscum. I requested hiv test which I had blood drawn today. I feel okay; anxiety is pretty intense.

Some molluscum spread to my stomach. Very small.  I have itchy spots on lower back which I'm guessing is due to anxiety.  Noticed a mouth sore a couple days ago.

Can someone help me understand the risk of having unprotected vaginal sex with ex-girlfriend. I'm horribly miserable and worried and need some reassurance.  Appreciate the response.

Lm
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Thanks Vance.
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I did not misread anything, I said when you can test from last unprotected exposure.
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Believe you misread the dates and "possible" exposure. Should I get tested?
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Believe you misread the dates and "possible" exposure. Should I get tested?
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Has nothing to do with HIV. 3 month test from last unprotected exposure is conclusive.
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