Question: I had unprotected vaginal sex 10 years back (one time lasted 5-7 mins) in south east asian country. I carried out a rapid test in XXXXXXX XXXXXXX at 4 weeks, followed by an antibody test (Elisa) in 90 days which both were negative. I had always had a lingering doubt about the certainty of the outcome and therefore very recently I carried out another test at the hospital which was TRIDOT test which came negative too. Do you believe I should consider and further testing or reasons to worry? I do not have any health conditions except that I have a recurring cough and cold problem which comes and goes.. No other serious illness expect for anxiety and depression related issues.. Would appreciate your answer.
I just wanted to check,
1) whether the test I did after 10 years post exposure would still be true since I read that body may not have enough HIV antibody after such a long time from potential exposure.
2) Is tridot a reliable test and can detect after 10 years from exposure?
3) Were the earlier 4 weeks and 90 days window period of testing were correct for the rapid / elisa test
Apologies for being extra inquisitive which i guess is due to the google effect.
Regards,
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Thanks Doctor Ivo. Your answer is highly appreciated. I am bit confused about your first sentence, " the encounter 10years ago in one way led to infection by HIV". Can you elaborate or did I misinterpret your sentence. Also I believe your interpretation about being negative is "NO HIV" right?

Will await your answer.

Regards,
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Thanks Doctor Ivo.. I really appreciate. Many thanks and wish you all the best of health and success.

Regards,
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