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testing still needed

I had protected oral and vaginal sex with a CSW in mid July 09
Had 2 unprotected oral 2 times 2 weeks apart in late July 09.
Had blood test done 1 month and negative
Had blood work done at 12 weeks and negative (but was on meds for a rash)
Had 2 Oraquick Oral swabs at 16 and 21 weeks both negative
Do I still need to test at 6 months or am I conclusive even with meds at 12 week test?
Are oral swabs reliable and accurate???
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I had Oraquick Rapid HIV1/2 finger prick at 6 months that was negative
Is this test conclusive and accurate
Done by the county hiv prevention and testing center
I would assume they are experts

Your POV please
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· Anyone who continues to post excessively, questioning a conclusive negative result or no-risk situation, will be subject to action by MedHelp. Conclusive negative results or a no-risk situation will be based up the criteria MedHelp’s doctors. Action will be taken as follows:
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The CSW was not the highest quality if you know what i mean
Do you think the meds I was on (prednisone I think) for my rash would cause an error in my 12 week test (false negative)
Could my rash be due to guilt and axeinty due to my cheating on girlfriend?
Do you think I will be putting my girlfriend at risk if we have unprotected sex as I have made excuses to use condom since this began and she is starting to think something is up

Thanks, and not trying to be a bother
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She used a condom to protect her, not you. See what Lizzie said about your test.
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CSW do not use anything other than Latex. You didn't have a risk and didn't need testing.
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My concern is i do not know if condom used was latex since she had condom not me
also would the meds (prednisone i think that i was on for 2 weeks 20 or 40 mg) affect 12 week test?
it was short by a day or 2 for 12 weeks

thanks
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you didnt have a risk AND you have a conclusive negative test result.  WHAT MORE DO YOU WANT?

kindly move on
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You did not have an exposure. PERIOD..
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What about my rash
It has lasted since about week 3 and fades and comes back even until now
Dermatologists have now clue
Do you think my 12 week blood test was conclusive even though i was on meds for rash(prednisone i think it was)
Off rash meds 45 days before week 16 oral swab
Off rash meds 77 days before week 21 oral swab and both negative
Do you think I was off meds long enough not to affect my tests or would affect it anyway?
Do you think I am conclusive negative or should I test at 6 months
Could viral load or antibodies be so low test does not pick them up?

Your response is appreciated
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You never had a risk and didn't need the first test let alone any other tests.
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Your test result after 3 months is definitive and conclusive. You don't need any more testing.
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