No worries at all—I fully understand how busy you are, and I appreciate your reply!  A few days ago, I saw a consultant physician in internal medicine (formerly in Infectious Diseases). He told me the same thing you did, explaining that my repeated testing was really my way of coping with guilt toward my wife, and he encouraged me to move forward. He also did not recommend or offer any additional tests, including HIV-2 RNA.

Yesterday I visited another STD clinic. That doctor also said my risk was extremely low and that HIV was impossible. He felt anxiety was the only issue but still offered a Western blot as a “final test.” I initially agreed, but after re-reading your and Dr. Hunter’s explanations that WB is outdated and not more accurate than the Ag/Ab tests I have already taken, I cancelled it this morning. I do not want anxiety guiding my decisions when medical evidence already confirms I am not infected.

I now believe I never had HIV-1 or HIV-2 and can safely have unprotected sex with my wife and try for a baby. Do you think my understanding and decision are correct?

Thanks again for all your and Dr Hunter's help—I really appreciate everything you’ve done for me!