Blood In Urine Worried It Could Be Ars

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Very worried about ARS symptoms.

Hello Dr. BobAbout 10 days ago I had sex with a "masseuse." I was careful to continue checking the condom, but it broke. I pulled out right away, I may have been in for approximately 10-30 seconds max. I also had about 30 seconds of...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,All negative HIV tests can be considered encouraging. However, as you undoubtedly realize, a one-week test is way, way, way too early to be considered very helpful. It is essentially a baseline test.ARS symptoms vary considerably from person... Read more »

Worried guy from India...ARS?

Dear Dr Bob,I have posted my question many times, but have not got an answer...I checked... Read more »

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Worried if am having ARS symptons

I am a generally low risk gay male. However, nearly 8 months ago now I was the insertive top with a... Read more »

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follow for worried like u about ars

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

the cough is not dry during the day but at night it is dry. it has been almost 8 weeks since exposure. i took a 25 day elisa negative and a 28 day pcr negative. this cough/cold started seven weeks after exposure. so i am hoping i did not get... Read more »

ARS? Rash, Worry!

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

I want to tell you my experience and symptoms and see what you guys think. I am SO worried.

About 7 1/2 weeks ago I had a risky encounter, with a male of unknown status. I was the insertive partner of unprotected anal sex; however, I think another... Read more »

Worried Well or ARS?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hello,

I've spent a good deal of time reading posting here and across the web, and I'm having trouble parsing information that seems ambiguous to me. If this retreads territory that's been covered or makes me sounds like a hypochondriac, i... Read more »

Can ARS happen in 3 days after possible exposure?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hi, I had unprotected anal sex as the insertive partner 4 weeks ago with someone whose status is questionable. I knew I was stupid but I didn't know I was this stupid. The act lasted less than one minute. I didn't have any visible nick or cut on the... Read more »

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