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1 Boil after 3 month HIV 1/2 negative antibody- is it HIV

i was bitten 3 months ago by someone in a high risk category and i tested negative at 7 week and 13 weeks for HIV 1/2 (antibidy) and STD.  around the 16th week i developed 1 pimple under my armpit and a big boil around the rib cage region.  i read online that boils are common among people with HIV.  i dont have diabetes which was cited as another common cause.  Is there a risk that i contacted HIV
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thanks teak. i'll rest my case because Dr HHH and hook, both seem to have provided the same response as you under that forum.  Appreciate your help
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You want one of the doctors to reply you'll need to pay and post your question in their forum.
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thanks teak and nickone7. assurances like this make all the difference. keep up the great work. althought i must admit that if Dr HHH or hook dropped in a single word that would seal my concern and any possible lingering doubt
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NO RISK
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appreciate the work done here to calm down peoples nerves.  but i an really anxious given my exposure (albeit low risk), the occurence of the boil and the fact that this is commonly linked to HIV infection. what is your expert opinion
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Thanks for your response teak, but i have read that if the human bite cuts through the skin and the biter has blood in her mouth it could be considered a blood- to blood transmission. i've never had a boil ever in my life and all of a sudden i have a big boil after 16 weeks. everywhere i read it says boils are common among people with auto immune or HIV infection.  is it possible that my 3 month negative test is not conclusive.
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You never had an exposure and your test results prove it.
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