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How soon after HIV infection are you infectious
Hi I have a query that I can not find any answer's too online. It is a bit confusing but I would appreciate if someone with more knowledge than me could try too answer. How soon after acquiring hiv would a person become infectious. For example if a female acquired hiv on day 1 then had sex with 2 men on day 2 and day 6 how infectious would she be at this early stage?
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Please state your risk, if any?
We usually refrain from answering vague questions, as this forum is home to people who are highly anxious, information on such premise can be easily misinterpreted.
We usually refrain from answering vague questions, as this forum is home to people who are highly anxious, information on such premise can be easily misinterpreted.
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My risk was unprotected sex with a man I am female. I am getting tested soon after 28 day's. I am realy trying to find out if I have put other's at risk? Basically the timeline of hiv from infection to that person being infectious to other's? Could a person be infectious themselves withing 2 days? Or is there some kind of latency period where it has not taken hold yet? If you can understand
What's your point here?
Did you have unprotected sex with someone else after your suspected exposure?
Did you have unprotected sex with someone else after your suspected exposure?
My point im asking is someone immediately infectious as soon as they aquire hiv? I had protected sex ( i am unsure if condoms remained intact)but unprotected oral both ways with 2 men before I became aware of the previous risk. My question is have I put these people at risk?
No, you haven't put these 2 people at risk since you used a condom. Condom breakages are evident, the fact that you are guessing whether it failed only it means that it didn't slip or break. Oral sex is not a risk for HIV transmission.
As you already know, you need a test at 28 days with a IV / V Generation HIV test for a conclusive result.
As you already know, you need a test at 28 days with a IV / V Generation HIV test for a conclusive result.
Yes thank you
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