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*Health Issues>>>STDs issues>>>What are the chances of me getting HIV? |
Issue I had two high risk encounters within 25 days of each other (5/4/04 & 5/29/04) with the same person and I tested for HIV on August 10th (to cover the first encounter & I tested 73 days after the last encounter- 5/29/04) and it came back negative. Would I need another test for the last encounter & if I would, what would you think the results would be? Best Tip The window period for HIV testing is 3 months. This means to find out your HIV status, you must wait for 3 months AFTER the LAST TIME YOU HAVE HAD UNPROTECTED SEX, and get tested. Any tests done before the3 month period will not be 100% conclusive. At the 13 week mark, get tested and the result will be 100% conclusive. Make sure to wait 13 weeks after the last time you've had unprotected sex. The answers on this page are very misleading. If you want a very good resource with accurate information, go to : www.aidsmeds.com and read 'the lessons' section. Yes the virus can stay in your body without causing any symptoms for years, but it doesnt mean that it will not be detected with the HIV test AFTER the 3 MONTH window period. HIV is the VIRUS that causes the DISEASE called AIDS. It may take years before one gets full blown AIDS but you dont ever test negative for HIV for years and all of a sudden start testing positive. All it takes is 3 months and if you have HIV it shows up in tests. Source(s): www.aidsmeds.com Others apparently HIV can decide not to show up years later. I would get tested annually, if you have encounters with possible infected people (or even people you think are clean). Test again and hope for the best and stop taking risks. HIV is for a lifetime 50/50 theres alot of pisobilities to get HIV. why do you have HIV Keep testing, stop taking these risks. |
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