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Had Unprotected Sex. Experiencing Muscle Pain, Cough, Runny Nose And Brown Spots All Over. STD?
Question: I had unprocteded sex more then 9 weeks ago. After 4 weeks I start to feel not well. Was tired , has muscle pain especially legs , little bit white tongue. Cough, and runny nose. Two days of diarrhea , all in about two weeks time but not together. Ten days ago lots of brown spots . They looks a little bit like freckles , but some of them are red and are pin size . Had one rapid test after 6 weeks, test in gum clinic after 7 weeks and p24 test after 8 weeks. Still worry a lot all my negative test will change to positive :-(
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
The symptoms you had are not typical to HIV; they can be seen in any viral illness.
A P24 antigen assay negative after a period of 6 weeks post exposure rules out HIV considerably. I would consider very negligible chances where you may turn positive.
There is no further testing needed. Just for your assurance you can get a repeat P24 antigen assay after 12 weeks post exposure. This test if negative will rule out HIV for sure.
Hope I answered your query.
Please let me know if there are any other concerns.
Regards,
Thanks for your query.
The symptoms you had are not typical to HIV; they can be seen in any viral illness.
A P24 antigen assay negative after a period of 6 weeks post exposure rules out HIV considerably. I would consider very negligible chances where you may turn positive.
There is no further testing needed. Just for your assurance you can get a repeat P24 antigen assay after 12 weeks post exposure. This test if negative will rule out HIV for sure.
Hope I answered your query.
Please let me know if there are any other concerns.
Regards,
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