I had sexual contact with an HIV positive woman. I took an HIV RNA PCR test 28 days after exposure, and the result was not detected. However, I am experiencing symptoms such as rashes, joint pain, fever, and bumps on my tongue.

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Dr Rohinipriyanka Pondugula

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A negative HIV RNA PCR after 28 days is a good sign, but confirmatory HIV antibody/antigen test at 3 months is necessary. Consult a doctor for further evaluation.

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