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tested 5 times... plzz help!

My exposure was unprotected vaginal sex with a sex worker. had sex maybe thrice. was intoxicated! incident took place before 4 months. had the following symptoms so got concerned:
high fever, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes under chin, armpit, rash on elbow and back, headaches and night sweats.
all these symptoms did not come at once. came dispersed in an irregular manner.

did the following tests:
25th day- rapid antibody test- negative
6th week-hiv quick duo test- negative
9th week-rapid antibody test- negative
13th week-hiv 1/2 antibody test- negative
17th week-hiv duo 4th gen test(antibodies hiv 1/2)- negative (0.11)

so now is my test conclusive.i have wasted a lot my energy in this. never again will i do such unsafe sex. learnt my lesson. affected me a lot. please reply.
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Whatever is wrong with you, it has nothing to do with HIV.
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thanks a lot for the reply. although my lymph nodes are still swollen under my chin and in my armpit. thats why tested again today. and also dont wanna pass it over to my girl friend. is it safe to engage in sex with her now? and do the lymph nodes remainin swollen indicate i gotta test again after 6 months?
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You don't have HIV and your test is conclusive.
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