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Failure Of Contraceptive Device. Partner Tested HIV Negative. Should Be Worried?

Hello
I had sex with prostitutes 7 weeks ago and the condom broke after which we didn't continue having sex. I realize the breakage about 1-2 minutes into having sex and immediately stopped.
5 weeks post exposure (35 days) she tested negative using HIV 1/2 Elisa. My question is. Am I out of the woods or should I still be worried?
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Thu, 25 Apr 2013
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Hello and welcome to HCM.

Thank you for your query.

Getting tested for HIV 35 days later with the help of ELISA, is a very good and accurate investigation. In my opinion you are almost 99 % safe. And you should not have to worry about anything. But, if you wish to get tested for your satisfaction, I would recommend the HIV DUO test, which has an accuracy of 99.9 % when conducted 28 days after exposure.

I hope I have succeeded in providing the information you were looking for. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications. I would gladly help you.

Best wishes.
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Failure Of Contraceptive Device. Partner Tested HIV Negative. Should Be Worried?

Hello and welcome to HCM. Thank you for your query. Getting tested for HIV 35 days later with the help of ELISA, is a very good and accurate investigation. In my opinion you are almost 99 % safe. And you should not have to worry about anything. But, if you wish to get tested for your satisfaction, I would recommend the HIV DUO test, which has an accuracy of 99.9 % when conducted 28 days after exposure. I hope I have succeeded in providing the information you were looking for. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications. I would gladly help you. Best wishes.