Burning Red Spots During Window Period

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Window Period (WINDOW PERIOD)

Dr. Frascino:Many apologies if I am repetitive. To make things easier, if you want to refer me to an appropriate archived entry that is just fine. Through my searches however, I can't find anything to answer my question. Also, before I...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Certainly no apologies needed. The HIV "window period" is a confusing topic and recommendations can change as we learn more about HIV pathogenesis and the body's immune response to HIV infection and as we improve our testing... Read more »

Window Period/Value of Viral Load test and ELISA at 8 weeks

Had an unsafe oral experience toward the end of February, came down with Shingles March 1 and sore... Read more »

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Meds interfering with window period?

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The lovely "freak out" window period

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

Let's see what you guys think! I'm sure Dr. Franscino is getting sick of my emails, but it helps me get thru each day.

Here are my facts:
Had unprotected oral sex with an escort and she kissed me as well (saw the dentist two days previous so... Read more »

OK. Again, more info on the 3 month window period.

Posted by Anonymous

Some more info Ive gathered about the window period. From hivinsite.com, the body.com and hopkins-aids. Opinions from various doctors, Judith Feinberg, Mark Holodny and Joel Gallant.
Remember, most countries say 3 months. The CDC its extra cautios... Read more »

window period

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

exposure vaginal no protection on dec 13 teseted negative on jan 5 is the result reliable Read more »

The lovely "freak out" window period - again

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I tell ya I'm in a living hell....I know you guys say that oral sex presents almost no risk and everything I am experiencing is anxiety related, but I am still extremely scared particularly since I keep having shooting/burning sensations in my right... Read more »

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