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ARS symptoms and 6 weeks test negative.

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Earlier in July I had several events of unprotected intercourse with a female whose sexual history is unknown to me. Later in the month, I had a heavy nasal congestion and then I had a sore throat for about 2-3 days. Everything cleared, but 1 week... Read more »

can ARS last two months? please respond

Posted by roma2010, 1 Reply

here i am again still hoping that my result will be negative though i doubt it, according to thebody.com the initial symptoms will only last one or two weeks and do not recur over and over well my symptoms started in june a month after the incident... Read more »

ARS symptoms possible at 3 months?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Was wondering if ARS symptoms are possible to occue at 3 months after a possible risky exposure. I'll quickly explain my situation. Had a one night stand with a girl I met at a bar. We did have protected sex but I recieved and gave unprotected oral.... Read more »

Can you have ARS symptoms but not have ARS?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I had symptoms of ARS infection...painful swollen neck glands, low grade fever, rash that lasted a month, clogged ears. My only risk factor is receiving a shot from a doctor 9 weeks before the symptoms showed themselves. Should I be tested? What... Read more »

elisa negative at 2 months

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hello, my question is the following:
I just got the result of my test wich was negative for hiv, hepatitis B and siphilis, last risk was on april 6, and the test was taken on june 7. This is exactly 2 months. How accurate is elisa test at 2 months?... Read more »

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ARS Symptoms yes HIV negative

Dr. Bob, Hi. Not to waste your time so here is my question: Unprotected oral sex from a female which resulted in these symptoms 5 days the incident: adenopathy, pharyngitis, rash, myalgias, diarrhea, hepatosplenomegaly, thrush, neurologic symptoms....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,"Can I assume that HIV is not the cause of my problems?" Absolutely! Your negative HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibody test and p24 antigen tests out to six months plus your undetectable HIV PCR DNA qualitative test at nine months are definitive... Read more »

ARS symptoms after 12 week negative donation!

Hi Doc!I just recently (2 weeks ago) completed a test for Hep along with HIV which was all negative a little more than 12 weeks after my ripped condom fiasco (insertive vaginal, me being the male). It was anonymous here in Shanghai (I'm a...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Your negative HIV test at 12 weeks is definitive and conclusive. HIV is not your problem. No way. No how. No additional tests are warranted.Your "lingering symptoms" are more than "a little sketchy for (ARS) timelines", they... Read more »

ARS at 4 th month

Hi Calvin, after a risky exposure in novemeber i waited and went for a antibody test in early february. The result was negative. However one month later, i was down with flu. Symptoms included Fever, coughing, phlegm and sore throat,body ache for...

Response from Calvin Spinks. M.A.

Saint Louis Effort for AIDS

Hello reader,Since you waited 12 plus weeks from possible exposure, your HIV antibody test should be conclusive. The CDC reports that by 25 days after exposure 50% of people who are HIV infected have already developed HIV antibodies. By 12 weeks,... Read more »

Ars 3 months post exposure

Hello,I was wondering if I can get ARS 3 months post exposure if I took PEP or if it would happen in the general time frame. Also doctor frascino I had a cold a while ago my nose doesn't run on it's own but if I blow it wet stuff comes...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Still-A-Mess,1. ARS symptoms would not appear three months after an exposure! No way. No how. The only potential outcomes are as follows:1. Your exposure did not lead to viral transmission. Consequently, you were not infected. Therefore... Read more »

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