symptoms of HIV

[roamingrover]

hi, am  a 23 yr old straight male who had unprotected sexual intercourse around 2 weeks ago.
recently some rashes  developed in my arms & thighs . they are not itchy & certainly not painful. they are also not accompanied with fever.
i haven't taken the test as I think its too early or is it ??
does this symptoms matches those of HIV..if so please suggest what shall i do.
am confused, worried & dissapointed with myself..
any help will be highly appreciated
cheers
Roy

[joggen]

There are no doctors on this forum. Please spare us your detailed test results, this is an HIV forum. We can't diagnose your health problems- work with your doctor.

Usually test results also list normal ranges, so you should be able to conclude something from that.

[roamingrover]

As suggested by some of you & my Doctor I took the following Test.
my complete test result.

complete test report as on 11-07-09

HAEMOGLOBIN >> 15.30 g/dl
W.B.c count >> 14900
Erythrocyte Count>> 4.81 million per c.u mm
P.C.V >> 40.9%
M.C.V>> 85.03 femtolitres
M.C.H>> 31.81 pico-grams
M.C.H.C>> 37.41%

DIFFERENTIAL COUNT

Neutrophilis: 80%
Lymphocytes: 16%
Eosinophils: 02%
Monocytes: 02%
Basophils :00%

Platelet count: 2.08 lach/cumm

ESR: 15 mm at the end of 1 hr.

G6P.D>> within normal limit.
decolourisation Time : 30 min.


HIV I & II (Spot Test) : Non-reactive. ( am 5 weeks into it, still pretty early)

V.D.R.L : Negative

X-Ray PA view:
               1. There is no active parenchymal lesion seen.
               2. There is no evidence of effusion seen.
               3. Both hila are normal in postion & density.
               4. Both costophrenic angles are clear.
               5. Bony thorax norml.
               6. Heart & aorta normal
               7. Both domes of diaphragm are normal in position & contour.

This are My Test results, what can you conclude from the above test Results.

Only rashes thus far. all across the body predominatly in the trunk, now slowly appearing in the face as well.
As my next appointment with my doctor is not until Monday, so will be very grateful if you all will kindly read my case & narrate me the results in simple terms( not medical)

[Teak]

3 month is when you can obtain a conclusive test negative test result. There are no tests marketed to give you a conclusive negative test any earlier

[Vance2335]

Pityriasis lichenoides is the name given to an uncommon rash of unknown cause. The condition can range from a relatively mild chronic form to a more severe acute eruption. The mild chronic form, known as pityriasis lichenoides chronica (PLC), is characterised by the gradual development of symptomless, small, scaling papules that spontaneously flatten and regress over a period of weeks. At the other end of a continuous clinical spectrum of pityriasis lichenoides is the acute form of the condition. This is characterised by the abrupt eruption of small scaling papules that develop into blisters and crusted red-brown spots. This acute form is known as pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta (PLEVA).

Who gets pityriasis lichenoides and why?
Pityriasis lichenoides most often affects adolescents and young adults, usually appearing before the age of 30. It appears to be slightly more common in males. It is rare in infants and in old age.

The cause of pityriasis lichenoides is not yet known but 3 major theories exist:

An inflammatory reaction triggered by infectious agents
A relatively benign form of T-cell lymphoproliferative disorder
An immune-complex-mediated hypersensitivity vasculitis
I
nfections that have been associated with both PLC and PLEVA include:

Toxoplasma gondii
Epstein-Barr virus
HIV
Cytomegalovirus
Parvovirus (fifth disease)
Staphylococcus aureus
Group A beta-haemolytic streptococci

It does not mean you have any of these it just means that it has been associated with these. And without other symptoms HIV related rash is out of the question.

[roamingrover]

does PLEVA occures from HIV virus.

[roamingrover]

I do have my biopsy report now, and am equally confused if not more.
the findings are as follows: PLEVA/ PNT.

H/P: PLEVA/PNT
I have been asked to go for the following tests:
HB%
CBC
ESR
CxR-- PA view
MT
now, am confused but ain't a Biopsy test suppose to give clear indication of my disease
also why have I been asked to take these tests.
I went to visit my doctor,
He thinks its PLEVA  & have asked me to take the following medication.
cap. DOXY-1 100mgs
& HH Fudic cream.
am confused !!
also, In one of your forums I read that PLEVA could result from exposure to HIV virus as well. Is it true. does that mean it could be HIV virus as well.