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Nasal Decongestant Spray alter tests or delay seroconversion

Hi all, I had a scare today. Hay fever due to these allergies. First I apologize to post a new thread. My risk was licking some pre-cum off of a penis and he swiped some off and put it in my mouth. I swallowed both times pretty quickly. Had a Rapid Clearview Hiv 1/2 Stat-Pak test done at 89 days - negative and at 90 days - negative. However, being on the nasal decongestant spray (sold over the counter) Rite-Aid brand with the active ingredient oxymetazoline hydrochloride for over 2 weeks prior to the testing. Also during and afterwards, will taking that like 3-4 times a day delay hiv antibodies from producing in my body? Thank you so much for your help. A doctor told me something that worried me.
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No, it doesn't change my answers. You had no risk to begin with.
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With things you read and hear, it confuses a lot of people. Since I was taking that over the counter nasal spray and for 10 months, I was taking Vitamin B Complex, does that change your answer? I so appreciate your time.
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Thank you Teak. I just freaked out with what I was told. Also, by the incident that happened, by licking and swallowing pre-cum, could I have other STD's?
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No and you never had a risk.
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I am sorry Teak. I got freaked out because a doctor told me something and now I am worried with taking that nasal decongestant spray. By taking that spray (nasal decongestant spray over the counter) delay hiv antibodies and does it alter rapid hiv test?
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We don't do hypothetical questions.
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Thank you so much Teak for a response. However, for knowledge, let's say hypothetically, what about my questions?
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Oral sex is not a risk of HIV transmission.
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penishead*
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