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Here's an article that says 4th generation tests (which I have taken twice and have tested negative both times) can give false negatives for HIV-2 if the HIV-2 antibodies are below detectable levels. (third page down, second paragraph.) I've had acute HIV symptoms, and now it's been almost/around two years since I think I was exposed. (I got someone's blood in my mouth and my gums bleed from gingivitis sometimes) It continues to say that these tests may not detect variant strains of HIV. What should I make of this?
*I've also had a rapid test done, and that came back negative
Here's an article that says 4th generation tests (which I have taken twice and have tested negative both times) can give false negatives for HIV-2 if the HIV-2 antibodies are below detectable levels. (third page down, second paragraph.) I've had acute HIV symptoms, and now it's been almost/around two years since I think I was exposed. (I got someone's blood in my mouth and my gums bleed from gingivitis sometimes) It continues to say that these tests may not detect variant strains of HIV. What should I make of this?
*I've also had a rapid test done, and that came back negative
First of all, symptoms are NOT indicative of HIV.
Second, you said your "risk" was getting someone's blood in your mouth. This is NOT a risk for HIV and you did not need to test for it. You have tested three times, all negative.........trust the tests!
Testing for OTHER STD's would have been my recommendation. You could have that done now if it will give you some peace of mind.
Since this exposure happened almost 2 YEARS ago, if you HAD been infected, you would definitely know it by now.
If you are still have doubts, see an HIV specialist.
I wish you the best
RubyWitch
Second, you said your "risk" was getting someone's blood in your mouth. This is NOT a risk for HIV and you did not need to test for it. You have tested three times, all negative.........trust the tests!
Testing for OTHER STD's would have been my recommendation. You could have that done now if it will give you some peace of mind.
Since this exposure happened almost 2 YEARS ago, if you HAD been infected, you would definitely know it by now.
If you are still have doubts, see an HIV specialist.
I wish you the best
RubyWitch
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