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I am a 22 year old male. 9 months ago I had vaginal intercourse with a sex worker. I was tested for hiv  5 1/2 months after possible exposure. Test came back negative(Retro-quick kit was used). I read that the window period was 3 months , then i saw that it was 6 months. I am worried cause I have small rashes on my back and some on my shoulders and three lumps in my neck(9 months after possible exposure). I think they are swollen lymph.
(1).Can the hiv virus stay dormant in my lymph nodes for 9 months?  
(2).Are swallen lymph nodes a strong sign of hiv???
(3).5 1/2 month test being negative pretty acurate?
(4).Should I get another test?
So can anyone give me accurate info on this?  Serious answers only please.  Thank you all for your time
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See a doctor if you are concerned. You have a conclusive negative test result and do not have an HIV concern. .
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I am worried cause I have small rashes on my back and some on my shoulders and three lumps in my neck. can u tell me how can i find my lymph nodes are swollen or not?
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Move on.
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Don't use dirty words here because you run the risk of being warned.

And 3 months post-exposure is a medical consensus to get a CONCLUSIVE result. 6 weeks can yield a reliable result but not conclusive.
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dude chill out, after 6 weeks after possible exposure it is at 95%-99.9% accurate. So dude, just chill, i srsly know wht **** ur going through, i had a serious ******* HIV scare.
So dude, chill out....


Peace...
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