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Testing after a rape
I was raped six weeks ago. A man broke into my house and raped me while I was sleeping. I woke to him yell profane words at me and told me he gave me hiv. I took a six week hiv test today. Two weeks after the rape I was not sure if he came back and raped me again b/c my clothes were on a little different and I had a lot of wetness.
My question is the six week test conclusive even if i might have been violated two weeks after the first incodent?
Also another thing that I wanted to mention. Australia has only 6 states, not 50. Its easier to develop a more uniform standard, something which is probably a lor harder to do in the US.
Hi everyone and Dr HHH,
I have been a long time reader and this is my first post.
First of all my sincerest thoughts go out to the author of this thread. I hope and pray you will be ok and judging from the risks considered I believe you will be.
As was the case with everyone else here I have been reading exhaustable amounts of information on hiv, transmission and testing and have gotten to the point where I do not care to read anymore.
I am a male and I had a brief exposure with a transvetite prostitue. The condom broke exposing my penis for about 1-2 minutes. I completely forgt about the incident until I started getting sore throat, rashes, slight fever, joint aches, nightsweats etc... name it and I had it 5 weeks post exposure. I still get nightsweats, occasional aches, hot flushes etc at 13 weeks post exposure...
I tested at 5.5 weeks negative. I tested again at 8 weeks and that was again negative. I again tested at 11.5 weeks and that result was negative (all STD's except Hep C for which I didnt test yet).
I am from Sydney, Australia. From what I read, DR HHH seems to feel that we have one of the best network of STD clinics in the world. I tend to agree. What I want to share with you is some information on the window period.
The first two tests I did, when they came back on the slip of paper it actually shows that the results may be inconclusive if the blood serum was taken prior to 3 months after possible exposure. However, when I took the 11.5 week test from a newer and very very busy pathologic clinic I noticed that the same disclaimer stated that the window period is only 6 weeks. No mention of transmission risks and so on, just one period for all blood serums tested.
When I saw my doctor (first time consultation with this doctor ever) he also stated that he recently read that most professionals believe the window period of 6 weeks is nowdays sufficient for detectable levels of anitbodies and that serious consideration is being given into redefining the test window period, at least in Australia.
When you consider that Australia is a country of population of 20 mill compared to the USA's 300 mill (or whatever it is) you can see why some governing body like the CDC would take the conservative approach and state that 3 months is the conclusive period. They have to worry about many more people, many more doctors, clinics, testing standards and so on. It's what's called "playing it safe". Dont forget that the 3 month period is to cover the professionals asses, not your own.
I trully appreciate the help you've provide Doc, keep up the good work. If nothing else, you provide thousands of people around the world with a constant source of hope. I will go for my final exam at the 15 week period (so I can be extra sure =P) but I expect nothing to change in terms of HIV. Good luck to you all.
I have been a long time reader and this is my first post.
First of all my sincerest thoughts go out to the author of this thread. I hope and pray you will be ok and judging from the risks considered I believe you will be.
As was the case with everyone else here I have been reading exhaustable amounts of information on hiv, transmission and testing and have gotten to the point where I do not care to read anymore.
I am a male and I had a brief exposure with a transvetite prostitue. The condom broke exposing my penis for about 1-2 minutes. I completely forgt about the incident until I started getting sore throat, rashes, slight fever, joint aches, nightsweats etc... name it and I had it 5 weeks post exposure. I still get nightsweats, occasional aches, hot flushes etc at 13 weeks post exposure...
I tested at 5.5 weeks negative. I tested again at 8 weeks and that was again negative. I again tested at 11.5 weeks and that result was negative (all STD's except Hep C for which I didnt test yet).
I am from Sydney, Australia. From what I read, DR HHH seems to feel that we have one of the best network of STD clinics in the world. I tend to agree. What I want to share with you is some information on the window period.
The first two tests I did, when they came back on the slip of paper it actually shows that the results may be inconclusive if the blood serum was taken prior to 3 months after possible exposure. However, when I took the 11.5 week test from a newer and very very busy pathologic clinic I noticed that the same disclaimer stated that the window period is only 6 weeks. No mention of transmission risks and so on, just one period for all blood serums tested.
When I saw my doctor (first time consultation with this doctor ever) he also stated that he recently read that most professionals believe the window period of 6 weeks is nowdays sufficient for detectable levels of anitbodies and that serious consideration is being given into redefining the test window period, at least in Australia.
When you consider that Australia is a country of population of 20 mill compared to the USA's 300 mill (or whatever it is) you can see why some governing body like the CDC would take the conservative approach and state that 3 months is the conclusive period. They have to worry about many more people, many more doctors, clinics, testing standards and so on. It's what's called "playing it safe". Dont forget that the 3 month period is to cover the professionals asses, not your own.
I trully appreciate the help you've provide Doc, keep up the good work. If nothing else, you provide thousands of people around the world with a constant source of hope. I will go for my final exam at the 15 week period (so I can be extra sure =P) but I expect nothing to change in terms of HIV. Good luck to you all.
Hey, Jenn, you're not alone here. I was sexually assualted (i'm a straight guy) 6 months ago. So please don't feel like you are alone. I kinda know where you are now and it will get better. Trust me!
As for testing for HIV - and I am going on my personal experience here, I tested @ four weeks and it came back neg, I also had a rapid test done @ 87 days (12 weeks\3 months). My doc told me that the only real reason to have another test done was for peace of mind, rather than any clinical need. Again, this was my experience. Listen to what your Dr tells you.
HIV and STI testing aside, I hope you won't mind me making a suggestion? I would recommed getting some councelling. It does help and can you coem to terms with what happened. I did and it made a big difference to me.
As for the sick **** who did this to you, he may just have said that he had HIV - these offences are never about sex, but control and these animals can only control by fear. I hope you have found the courage to report this to the authorites - I did after about 6 weeks, though I did it through the NHS hospital STI clinic. I hope that that route is open to you.
I hoe everything turns out ok - and i'm sure it will. You will certianly be in my thoughts.
Good luck!
PS; most of the regular pposters here will offer you good advice and support as they have me!
As for testing for HIV - and I am going on my personal experience here, I tested @ four weeks and it came back neg, I also had a rapid test done @ 87 days (12 weeks\3 months). My doc told me that the only real reason to have another test done was for peace of mind, rather than any clinical need. Again, this was my experience. Listen to what your Dr tells you.
HIV and STI testing aside, I hope you won't mind me making a suggestion? I would recommed getting some councelling. It does help and can you coem to terms with what happened. I did and it made a big difference to me.
As for the sick **** who did this to you, he may just have said that he had HIV - these offences are never about sex, but control and these animals can only control by fear. I hope you have found the courage to report this to the authorites - I did after about 6 weeks, though I did it through the NHS hospital STI clinic. I hope that that route is open to you.
I hoe everything turns out ok - and i'm sure it will. You will certianly be in my thoughts.
Good luck!
PS; most of the regular pposters here will offer you good advice and support as they have me!
Please excuse me. I'm new here and didn't understand how this works.
I just saw other people asking questions in other threads.
So, if I want to ask a question- I need to open my own thread?
Sorry dear Jenn and GoodLuck
I just saw other people asking questions in other threads.
So, if I want to ask a question- I need to open my own thread?
Sorry dear Jenn and GoodLuck
I am very sorry this happened to you but on the good side it looks like, in regards to potential HIV infection from this(these)event(s), that you are fine.
I wish you well.
I wish you well.
Jeezuz. Here's a woman who was raped and here you are only thinking of yourself and your own situation. Very selfish and uncaring. This woman has much more to deal with than HIV risk so move on so you do not heighten her anxiety any more than it is now.
Show some respect to the original poster and start your own thread. Or, just so I don't get the forum police jumping on me, at least post your questions in another thread.
Show some respect to the original poster and start your own thread. Or, just so I don't get the forum police jumping on me, at least post your questions in another thread.
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