[Question #8069] Hiv test/ assessment
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49 months ago
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Hello I had protected sex with a escort, I am curious what is the risk on contracting hiv from this incident? I did a 4th generation hiv test at 27 days it came back negative but the following week (5th week) I started to feel sick so I started to worry what if the test missed it so I waited 3 months to retest I used a oraquick it came back negative then I tested again using Oraquick on 6 months and 9 months both came back negative. Is this enough negatives for me to move on?
Are My test conclusive? I read that 4th generation test are deemed conclusive at 4 weeks
And are my Oraquicks reliable?
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Edward W. Hook M.D.
49 months ago
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Welcome to our Forum and thanks for your questions. The short answer is that you are in the clear. As long as condoms are worn throughout the sex act and do not break (which happens about 1% of the time) condom protected sex is safe sex. Further, your 27 day test result is more than 99% conclusive and your multiple negative Oraquick results confirm that you were not infected. Believe your results.
In general, the Oraquick tests are our least favorite tests for HIV. They are somewhat slower than other tests and occasionally miss an infection.
I hope this information is helpful. EWH
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49 months ago
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What are the chances of 3 Oraquicks missing an infection ? I followed the instructions step by step from the video they provided
And is it common for heterosexual males to contract hiv from a female? I read some people say it’s rare for it to happen but I read other sources treat every sexual act the same.
And on average what day do ARS kick in ( if they show symptoms)
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Edward W. Hook M.D.
49 months ago
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The chances of three Oraquick tests taken over time missing an infection are virtually zero.
As I suspect you know, heterosexual men are less likely to,acquire HIV than men with other men as sex partners. This is in part because of the nature of sexual events between heterosexual men and women and in part because HIV is less common amongst heterosexuals.
When the ARS develops, it most typically occurs 2-3 weeks after exposure. EWH
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