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What is my fate?
13 weeks 4 days after protected sex with a female I had a negative Hiv1 & 2 antibody test. At 11 weeks I had negative Hiv 1 PCR by proviral DNA and RNA PCR ( <20 coppie/ml) not detectected. Between 11 and 12 weeks I started having discomfort in both of my armpits. At about 15 weeks my armpit discomfort were found to be due to imflammed lymph nodes. I still feel the same today 5 months afetr my pottential exposure. I have lost over 12 pounds wt and have ocasional night sweats and recurrent throat irritation.The girl tested Hiv 1 & 2 antibody negative 3 weeks, Hiv1 proviral DNA PCR & RNA PCR <20 coppies / ml not detected at 7 weeks and 4 months after my encounter with her. What is my fate now? Very terifed about false negative test. What do i do now?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
This does not sound like herpes.
There are no medical conditions that cause false negative HIV tests, especially with the combination of multiple tests you had. Herpes certainly does not do so.
Accept the science, believe it, and ignore any more "what if" or "is it possible" questions that may come to mind. There is no information that you will think of that will change my opinion or advice, so there is no point in asking. You do not have HIV, period. All this is doing is delaying proper diagnosis and care of the problem actually causing your symtoms.
There are no medical conditions that cause false negative HIV tests, especially with the combination of multiple tests you had. Herpes certainly does not do so.
Accept the science, believe it, and ignore any more "what if" or "is it possible" questions that may come to mind. There is no information that you will think of that will change my opinion or advice, so there is no point in asking. You do not have HIV, period. All this is doing is delaying proper diagnosis and care of the problem actually causing your symtoms.
Doc,
I forgot to say that I had two bumps on my penile shaft that started 6 days after the exposure and ? skin tear or ulceration 13 days later. These lesions lasted for 8 days. The girl had positive Hsv2 test. Does this mean i contracted herpes or is the bumps and ?ulcer due to possible hiv infection? and will possible contracting both Hsv2 and Hiv delay antibody production for hiv before the 3 month mark and cause false negative test for me.
I forgot to say that I had two bumps on my penile shaft that started 6 days after the exposure and ? skin tear or ulceration 13 days later. These lesions lasted for 8 days. The girl had positive Hsv2 test. Does this mean i contracted herpes or is the bumps and ?ulcer due to possible hiv infection? and will possible contracting both Hsv2 and Hiv delay antibody production for hiv before the 3 month mark and cause false negative test for me.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Welcome to the forum. Thanks for your question.
Your HIV test results prove 100% you did not catch HIV during your sexual contact 13 weeks ago. It is not possible to have false negative results on all those tests, and test results always overrule symptoms. Your symptoms are nonspecific -- in other words, they are consistent with a large number of medical conditions. Your tests prove HIV is not the cause. In addition, your partner's negative tests show you were not exposed to HIV.
"What do I do now?" This is obvious and you shouldn't need to ask. You should see a doctor for evaluation of your symptoms and possible treatment. In the meantime, you can go forward with 100% confidence you don't have HIV.
Regards-- HHH, MD
Your HIV test results prove 100% you did not catch HIV during your sexual contact 13 weeks ago. It is not possible to have false negative results on all those tests, and test results always overrule symptoms. Your symptoms are nonspecific -- in other words, they are consistent with a large number of medical conditions. Your tests prove HIV is not the cause. In addition, your partner's negative tests show you were not exposed to HIV.
"What do I do now?" This is obvious and you shouldn't need to ask. You should see a doctor for evaluation of your symptoms and possible treatment. In the meantime, you can go forward with 100% confidence you don't have HIV.
Regards-- HHH, MD
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