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Lack of symptoms

I know everyone says not everyone has symptoms, but what % of people do?  I have had absolutely no symptoms, feel fine, 5 weeks from last possible exposure.   The internet is confusing--I have read anywhere from 50-97% of people have the fever, and from reading this forum, I understand that fever is high and is most often coupled with other symptoms.  I have had no symptoms, but am still convinced that I have been exposed by unprotected sex, no ejaculation, from 5 different partners in the past year.   I realize that my risk is something like 2 out of 100,000--but still.. its a possibility, which I am freaking out about.  

I have taken 2 home access tests, both said "insufficient blood amounts".  Hopefully the third will the charm....

Also, does anyone know of the risk from preseminal fluid.  As I said, no ejaculation, but does my 2 out of 100000 chance go down if its only exposure to preseminal fluid?  

Finally, does anyone know about the military, and about how often they check for hiv?  Do they routinely check on release from the service?

Thanks for everything you all do on this forum..
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I am not in the military.  2 of the guys were in the military.  If this one comes back insufficient i will definitely go to  a lab. thanks!
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Since you did have unprotected sex and you seem to be having trouble collecting enough blood I would suggest that you go to a HIV testing center and get tested there an dyou should be able to get your results in 20 minutes but you really need to wait for  three months from your last unprotected sexual encounter so your test results will be conclusive. If you are already in the service I suggest that you ask them about your dishcarge physical and what exams or blood work they perform. Good luck. Sorry I don't know about the ARS symptoms.
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