Question: when do acute retrovirus symptoms appear?

[dannisa]

Hi, I was not particularly concerned about my exposure but I would simply repeat for clarity: being scratched by CSW and saw a bit blood while not certain whether the CSW has her blood or virus on her fingers.

However based on this risk condition, I found myself started to develop sore throat and running nose, when it is particularly rare to catch common cold in summer. These come up after two days after the exposure.

I appreciate some suggestions and opinions about my condition.

Thank you.

[RainLover71]

Because needles & nails are totally different.

[dannisa]

Teak I am not trying to over posting about my condition now, but I am very concerned why a needle attack is exposure but nail attack is not, if they all have blood/fluid on them?

[roosplace]

No risk. Your syptoms were NOT ars and would have been WAY too early.

[Teak]

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[dannisa]

On Sharing instruments with type IV drug users: there are my worries about comparing nail with blood to needle with blood, because my skin was broken and a bit of blood can be seen.

Hope this question has not bugged anyone so far.

[Teak]

HIV is transmitted by;
Unprotected penetrative anal and/or vaginal sex
Sharing works with other IV drug abusers
Mother to child

[dannisa]

Is that because the virus volume is not enough for transmission even the CSW who attacked me carries HIV and has undetected blood under her nail?

Thank you

[joggen]

Being scratched is not a risk for HIV infection. You don't have an HIV concern. Time to go to the liquor store and purchase a bottle of champagne, and enjoy life.