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DR HHH help me please
Hello Dr HHH, I need your help for my hiv status. Forgive me about my English.
I'm an oversea student in Australia from Taiwan. Recently I’m very stupid that I sex with two different incall girl(csw) in the city on May&July, over 90days from May’s sex and over 7 weeks from July’s sex now. After last sex I read information about HIV it makes me very nervous and scare think that I infect HIV (I have some symptom too like headache, night sweat.. )then I bought a lots home test kit online (most of them are ICARE HIV1&2 RAPID SCREEN TESTER(blood test), and few BLUECROSS ONE STEP RAPID TEST) some still on shipping don't know what brand. anyway, I started test on 3 weeks, 4 weeks, twice at 5weeks (2 different brand test kit), 6weeks and 7weeks from last July’s sex and it all came back negative, the result makes me feel little better from most people says that 6 weeks result is unlikely to change, over 90%( I know the conclusive 100% test is 3 months)
However recently I have read that Icare hiv rapid blood test kit are not FDA approved for home test use, the only approved is Ora-quick saliva test. So it makes me freak out again. Is that means my entire tests that i did before are invalid? Could I believe 50% of result from ICARE that I did? ( I did the test very careful step by step from instructions) So i came here need your helps.
I'm an oversea student in Australia from Taiwan. Recently I’m very stupid that I sex with two different incall girl(csw) in the city on May&July, over 90days from May’s sex and over 7 weeks from July’s sex now. After last sex I read information about HIV it makes me very nervous and scare think that I infect HIV (I have some symptom too like headache, night sweat.. )then I bought a lots home test kit online (most of them are ICARE HIV1&2 RAPID SCREEN TESTER(blood test), and few BLUECROSS ONE STEP RAPID TEST) some still on shipping don't know what brand. anyway, I started test on 3 weeks, 4 weeks, twice at 5weeks (2 different brand test kit), 6weeks and 7weeks from last July’s sex and it all came back negative, the result makes me feel little better from most people says that 6 weeks result is unlikely to change, over 90%( I know the conclusive 100% test is 3 months)
However recently I have read that Icare hiv rapid blood test kit are not FDA approved for home test use, the only approved is Ora-quick saliva test. So it makes me freak out again. Is that means my entire tests that i did before are invalid? Could I believe 50% of result from ICARE that I did? ( I did the test very careful step by step from instructions) So i came here need your helps.
You don't have to wait 3 months, 6 weeks is fine. I know because I get examined regularly and in Australia they use the most up to date testing (I'm from Sydney by the way)
Go to any Sexual Health Clinic and I guarentee you they will tell you you're freaking out over nothing. In fact I had the same anxiety you 're going through because I was misinformed about HIV transmissions and sexual health in general. There is very little chance she has HIV (which you don't even know) and the chance for transmission is low anyway IF you were unprotected, and you USED a condom which should always be worn for any random encounter CSW or not.
My suggestion would be to inform yourself a little more on how it is transmitted, you don't simply touch a vagina and get the virus..relax buddy you'll be fine!
Go to any Sexual Health Clinic and I guarentee you they will tell you you're freaking out over nothing. In fact I had the same anxiety you 're going through because I was misinformed about HIV transmissions and sexual health in general. There is very little chance she has HIV (which you don't even know) and the chance for transmission is low anyway IF you were unprotected, and you USED a condom which should always be worn for any random encounter CSW or not.
My suggestion would be to inform yourself a little more on how it is transmitted, you don't simply touch a vagina and get the virus..relax buddy you'll be fine!
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
It is 100% certain (not 95%) that you are not infected with HIV. You can expect any additional tests you do at the SHC to also be negative.
That will end this thread. Do your best to accept the reasoned, science-based reassurance I have tried to give. I won't have any further advice.
That will end this thread. Do your best to accept the reasoned, science-based reassurance I have tried to give. I won't have any further advice.
Thank you very much for your reply Dr Hadsfield , it really helps me to make my mind easier.
However I still have last two questions to ask you, as you comment above that my test at 7 weeks (52days) is an accurate negative test, so could I comprehend that I’m 95% of not infected with HIV at moment? Of course I will go SHC for 3months test to confirm, but is that SHC’s rapid test at 3 months could be the final conclusive? (I search the SHC website they only do rapid test for hiv)
God bless you
However I still have last two questions to ask you, as you comment above that my test at 7 weeks (52days) is an accurate negative test, so could I comprehend that I’m 95% of not infected with HIV at moment? Of course I will go SHC for 3months test to confirm, but is that SHC’s rapid test at 3 months could be the final conclusive? (I search the SHC website they only do rapid test for hiv)
God bless you
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
HIV is uncommon in sex workers in Australia, so you probably were not exposed at all. And you had condom protected sex. Minor contact with vaginal secretions carries no significant risk. You did not need HIV testing at all -- but your test results are reliable and prove you were not infected. To your specific questions:
1) I'm sure this is an accurate test. Lack of FDA approval only suggests that the manufacturer decided not to market that test in the United States.
2) This sort of exposure is free of HIV risk.
3,4) "is that true some people saying if just small amount of HIV virus get inside of your body then it take longer for our body to produce antibody?" No. That's an urban myth.
The window period for antibody is 6 weeks, not 3 months; see the thread linked below for more discussion.
"Is that melanoderm and Caucasian have stronger body then xanthoderm (me) that take shorter time to produce antibody?" No. I've never heard this before -- but it is ridiculous.
The 90% estimate of condom effectiveness takes into account many exposures over long periods of time, including times that condoms break or are improperly used. For any single vaginal or anal sex exposure, a properly used condom that doesn't break is virtually 100% effective in preventing HIV.
Australia's sexual health centres are the world's best network of STD/HIV clinics. If you remain concerned, stop testing yourself and visit your nearest SHC for high quality professional evaluation and advice. In the meantime, stop testing yourself and stop worrying about HIV from the exposures described above.
Here's the link to the thread about testing window periods: http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/1704700
Regards-- HHH, MD
1) I'm sure this is an accurate test. Lack of FDA approval only suggests that the manufacturer decided not to market that test in the United States.
2) This sort of exposure is free of HIV risk.
3,4) "is that true some people saying if just small amount of HIV virus get inside of your body then it take longer for our body to produce antibody?" No. That's an urban myth.
The window period for antibody is 6 weeks, not 3 months; see the thread linked below for more discussion.
"Is that melanoderm and Caucasian have stronger body then xanthoderm (me) that take shorter time to produce antibody?" No. I've never heard this before -- but it is ridiculous.
The 90% estimate of condom effectiveness takes into account many exposures over long periods of time, including times that condoms break or are improperly used. For any single vaginal or anal sex exposure, a properly used condom that doesn't break is virtually 100% effective in preventing HIV.
Australia's sexual health centres are the world's best network of STD/HIV clinics. If you remain concerned, stop testing yourself and visit your nearest SHC for high quality professional evaluation and advice. In the meantime, stop testing yourself and stop worrying about HIV from the exposures described above.
Here's the link to the thread about testing window periods: http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/1704700
Regards-- HHH, MD
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Welcome to the forum. FYI, it is only by chance that I'm responding. Dr. Hook and I take questions randomly, without regard to requests for either of us.
Also, please note that the 2,000 character limit is intended to require that the entire question fit in the initial text window. The moderators shouldn't be expected to read long essays, and many MedHelp moderators set their preferences so they never even see follow-up comments. However, I quickly scanned all of this -- most of which is excess, unnecessary informatoin in judging your risk. My reply follows below.
HHH, MD
Also, please note that the 2,000 character limit is intended to require that the entire question fit in the initial text window. The moderators shouldn't be expected to read long essays, and many MedHelp moderators set their preferences so they never even see follow-up comments. However, I quickly scanned all of this -- most of which is excess, unnecessary informatoin in judging your risk. My reply follows below.
HHH, MD
My Question:
1.How reliable is ICare HIV home test kit tested at 7 weeks even it’s FDA unapproved kits?
It shows on package 99% accuracy, For field & Healthcare professional use.
(TUV GMP IOS13485 certificate W.H.O. USAID recommends. Product of JAL Innovation (Singapore) Pte Ltd) http://jalinnovation.com/
What’s different between clinic's rapid blood test and home blood rapid self test?
2. am I in high risk of infect hiv that because I changed a condom during sex and maybe my hand touch the girl's Vaginal secreta from outside old condom, then I touch my penis with Vaginal secreta when I changing the new condom? I did the same thing on both sexes.
3. is that true some people saying if just small amount of HIV virus get inside of your body then it take longer for our body to produce antibody. So it make longer window period??(like in my case) OR all people has same window period? If just small amount HIV virus not enough virus will not goanna infect and it will kill by our immune system before they copy?
4. Is that melanoderm and Caucasian have stronger body then xanthoderm (me) that take shorter time to produce antibody? Is that 3month window period also reliable for Asian too? And is condom protected sex safe? Some Taiwan’s doctor say condom is only 90% for HIV?
Thank you for reading my post, I’m sorry that I asked so many questions,
I promise I will donate a lot money for hiv/aids if I move in this. Thank you again DR HHH.
I’m sorry that I asked so many questions for your answer.
I promise I will donate a lot money for hiv/aids if I move on this. Thank you again DR HHH
1.How reliable is ICare HIV home test kit tested at 7 weeks even it’s FDA unapproved kits?
It shows on package 99% accuracy, For field & Healthcare professional use.
(TUV GMP IOS13485 certificate W.H.O. USAID recommends. Product of JAL Innovation (Singapore) Pte Ltd) http://jalinnovation.com/
What’s different between clinic's rapid blood test and home blood rapid self test?
2. am I in high risk of infect hiv that because I changed a condom during sex and maybe my hand touch the girl's Vaginal secreta from outside old condom, then I touch my penis with Vaginal secreta when I changing the new condom? I did the same thing on both sexes.
3. is that true some people saying if just small amount of HIV virus get inside of your body then it take longer for our body to produce antibody. So it make longer window period??(like in my case) OR all people has same window period? If just small amount HIV virus not enough virus will not goanna infect and it will kill by our immune system before they copy?
4. Is that melanoderm and Caucasian have stronger body then xanthoderm (me) that take shorter time to produce antibody? Is that 3month window period also reliable for Asian too? And is condom protected sex safe? Some Taiwan’s doctor say condom is only 90% for HIV?
Thank you for reading my post, I’m sorry that I asked so many questions,
I promise I will donate a lot money for hiv/aids if I move in this. Thank you again DR HHH.
I’m sorry that I asked so many questions for your answer.
I promise I will donate a lot money for hiv/aids if I move on this. Thank you again DR HHH
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