Broken Condom And Dna Pcr Testing

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Broken Condom and RNA PCR

About 16 days ago I had a single encounter with a partner who is hiv positive. he is on medication and his viral load is undetectable. his condom broke, we realized after a minute or so and stopped - no ejaculation - and he doesnt ever have precum...

Response from Richard Cordova III

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Hi there:The window period for your PCR DNA test was fine. Given the situation you described, it's likely that transmission did not occur. I would feel confident with the results of the PCR DNA test. You should go in for a final antibody test... Read more »

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dna by pcr test

I messed up and slept with a prostitute. A condom was worn correctly. Ive been paranoid that i... Read more »

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broken condom - 30 seconds - broken lives

Posted by Anonymous, 6 Replies

People,

A broken condom followed by 30 seconds of exposure in vaginal sex(insertive) & this is what I have. I think following list speaks for itself as to what I have:
1. PN [burning palms & soles from 10 day onwards]
2. joint aches
3. stomach... Read more »

Broken Condom New HIV strain or What? WORRIED

Posted by ademalu, 1 Reply

Well here is my situation
had exposure in mid may 2009 with Commercial Sex Worker (CSW) condom broke ,had rapid test in June and August 2009 all came out negative. had Elisa (elecsys) test for HIV 1 and 2 endsept 2009 came out negative. Had QL DNA... Read more »

Proviral DNA PCR Test--Please answer

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I had an oral sex encounter in a gay bathhouse about 6 weeks ago. We both gave each other blow jobs without a condom. I came in his mouth...he did not cum in mine.

I have been tested for all STDs (syph, chlamydia, gonnoreah, hep B, herpes, etc),... Read more »

DNA PCR tests

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Where does one go for a DNA PCR test and will they usually not be given to you?

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