5th week of likely exposure

[Kieso]

Dear MedHelp,

On 17th Dec 2010, I had a protected vaginal sex with a Commercial Sex Worker. I received an unprotected oral sex from her without knowing whether she has any ulcear or open sore in her mouth. Immediately after the whole session, I washed my penis with shampoo and spit out the saliva in my mouth.

This week marked the 5th week of the likely exposure. I had done Chlamydia, GC and rapid oral HIV test. All the results are negative.

However, few days ago I caught flu which lasted for few days. I can also feel the stiftness on the left of my neck. Furthermore, I noticed non-itchy red dots on both my tights and arms.

Q:

1. What is the risk of me having HIV?

2. How accurate is it to take rapid oral HIV test at 5th week of likely exposure? Do I need to take another test on the 3rd month of likely exposure?

3. How do you explain the non-itchy red dots?

Helps are much appreciated. Thanks!

[Vance2335]

You have a conclusive result since you had no risk.

[Kieso]

Thanks Vance2335 for your prompt reply.

I will get another test on the 3rd month prior to my last likely exposure to have a conclusive results.

Appreciate your help!

[Vance2335]

Why does it even matter? You had no risk.

Yes you can have symptoms and get a negative test, but a test would turn positive maybe 1-2 weeks after the symptoms.

People can live for years and years having HIV but never testing. A 3 month antibody test is conclusive.

[Kieso]

Thanks Vance2335 for your reply.

Another question.

Is it possible to have HIV symptoms but blood test is negative? I read articles stating that some people can live for years without detecting for HIV. Is that true?

[Vance2335]

1. Zero
2. You didn't have an exposure, so no need to test
3. We don't see a Dr, they are not HIV related.