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can conversion occur at 8 weeks
#100852 - 07/06/04 09:53 PM
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read that most conversion symptoms occur 2 - 4 weeks after exposure. im now at 8 weeks after
an unprotected anal, anonymous encouter with another man.
can swollen glands, extreme sleepiness and temp occur this late? my temp is running 99.9.
is that considered a "fever". had test at 6 wks. was neg, going to get tested in a few weeks..
thanks for those of you who run this site.
it has been a GODSEND. thanks
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I have been researching HIV for a few years now and have written to experts here on the body and other places all of them told me the same thing they have never seen someone test+ 8 weeks when the actual date of exposure was known, all said 3 weeks was average and the rest follow soon after, the 12 week mark is the outer window for hiv seroconversions.
Youre 6 week negative is most likely your sero-status you can test again at 12 weeks to put your mind at ease . One Thing I ran across is the indeterminate test result at 6 weeks which meant one or more of the protein bands in the test was turning positive but not fully this warrants another test a few weeks later , so from what I have found on the web from case studies is if you are non reactive at 6 weeks there is no chance it is going to turn completly positive at 12 weeks.
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since anal receptive sex is a high risk activity, i suggest you re-test at 3 months to be conclusive. But your 6 week is a very promising result. Take care and good luck.
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How does a higher risk affect whether or not a person has contracted HIV. I mean if you have contracted it should show up in the same window period correct? I do'not know but just asking.
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AMFAR AIDS HANDBOOK Page 51
1) Acute Infection Stage (500-1200 CD4s) begins immediately after hiv enters the body and starts multiplying in infected cells. Acute infection ends about 2-6 weeks later. Acute infection produces no noticeable symptoms in about half of the people affected. The others usually experience flu-like symptoms such as low-grade fever, headache, fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, sore throat, rash, diarrhea, and muscle aches. These symptoms can last 2 weeks to 2 months, but only 20-30% of patients who experience them find it necessary to see a physician.
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Relax if you can. From the information you have posted you negative. Start WOOHOOING as Dr. Bob would say.
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