Question 1

I'm really anxious about a recent encounter I had with someone at a spa. We only had straight vaginal sex for about a minute and used a new condom, which didn't break. She removed it carefully with tissue, so I thought everything was okay. I got tested for HIV 12 days later, and it came back non-reactive, but I'm still really nervous because I don't know if she has HIV or not. What should I do?

Accepted Answer

No need to worry get your self tested 6 months once for a period of 2 years as you had risky exposure.

Question 2

I'm really worried about my health situation and hope you can help me out. Back in June 2015, I had protected sex with a sex worker. Over the past year, I've done several HIV tests, including the tri-dot and an ICTC test, and all of them came back negative, even the one-year mark test. But I'm anxious because I've read online about a connection between HIV and filariasis. Lately, I've had jaundice and a swollen testicle, and I'm currently on medications like dec 100 mg. So now, I'm really confused and would like to know: how accurate is the tri-dot test, and could all these symptoms be related in any way? Am I really in the clear or should I be worried?

Accepted Answer

There is no such relation no need to worry you are free from hiv ,get yourself tested once a yr for 3 years

Question 3

I've had some tests done for HIV after 3 months, and the results were non-reactive for both the 4th generation HIV test and the HIV RNA qualitative and quantitative tests. Does this mean I'm in the clear, or should I get them checked again? I've been experiencing some symptoms like swollen lymph nodes and a white tongue. Could these just be from stress, or should I be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Repeat it after 6 months and visit Physician for appropriate management

Is exudative granulomatous lymphadenitis something I should be really worried about? I've heard it might be related to tubercular exudate. Is it treated the same way as tuberculosis? I'd really appreciate some advice!

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