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Hello sir,
Well , I had protected Vaginal sex 7 months ago but the condom broke while ejaculating , this is the worst part of my story ..
After exposure , I had like 12 HIV tests ( P24 after 6 months and the rest are Antibodies ELISA ) , After 2 , 3 , 4 ,5 ,6 and 7 months .. and they all came back negative ..
are my tests reliable enough to forget about the whole episode and go on with my life ? Am I HIV negative ?
thanks in advance ..
Dear Worried:
Peace.
Your test results indicate that you are not infected with HIV.
I would not "forget" about the episode but be aware of your risk and the limitations of condoms. Often such a break occurs because of an oil based lubricant or some other factor. I encourage you to talk to a counselor at a testing center to better inform yourself on how to keep your risk at a minimum.
My best wishes to you for continued health.
Terry
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Terry B
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Help in assessing personal and professional risk of HIV transmission; tips in teaching about HIV/AIDS; cultural competency for teaching about HIV/AIDS in Catholic settings; considerations in US and overseas HIV/AIDS programs and education for health and other professionals. Specific questions about treatment should be referred to your health provider; opinions and information offered are not meant to replace medical advice
Experience
Seven years with academic medical center and national AIDS education and training center, seven subsequent years with focus on international HIV/AIDS in East and South Africa. Former clinician, bioethics preceptor at an academic medical center and presenter in wide range of fora including international AIDS conference.
Organizations
Disabled American Veterans
American Public Health Association
MENSA
AA
Publications
Human Variety, EC Sociological Society
Proceedings of the International AIDS Conference, Durban, South Africa
"HIV and Primary Care"
Education/Credentials
BS Psychology
MPH Master of Public Health
PhD studies underway
Awards and Honors
Naval School of Health Sciences, Hospital Corps with Highest Honors, Neuropsychiatry with Honors and High Distinction
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