Night Sweats During Window Period

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3 month Window Period or Six Month Window Period (WINDOW PERIOD, 6 WEEKS v 3MONTHS v 6 MONTHS)

Dr. Bob,Thank you for not only responding to me but for responding to all of us with concerns. Your responses have reassured me, but what causes me concern is the differing opinions on the window period. I've read, have been told that a test...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,I've discussed this topic numerous times in this forum. I'll repost below a small sample of what can be found in the archives. I do realize it's a confusing issue.Dr. Bobwhat is the winow period 3 or 6 months? Can Whooo after 3?... Read more »

'Twas the night before the window period...a happy holiday tale

Hi Dr. Bob,I'm a 29-year-old female who has been a fan of this forum for several years.... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

Window Period

Dear Dr,Recently exposed to unknown amount of blood during hospital visit with fresh cut on my... Read more »

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Pickett Fences: Day and Night, Night and Day and Night

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Symptomatic Primary HIV Infection in a 49-Year-Old Man Who Has Sex With Men: Beware the Window Phase

The researchers describe the case of a 49-year-old male who presented at an Amsterdam STD outpatient clinic in the fall of 2009. The patient had "fever, malaise, generalized rash, anal itching and rectal discharge after unprotected receptive anal... Read more »

Personal Perspective: The Tigers Outside My Window

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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 »

NIGHT SWEATS

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

If you have any thoughts please advise. I tested negative on the HIV six months past exposure. I had numerous symptoms that led me to believe I would be + for sure. Now one year later I am having night sweats, 3 weeks now, that are soaking my... Read more »

Actual Window Period

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Is it ok to get tested before 3 monthths? If I get tested at 3 months are these results acurate or must I go back again at 6 months? I am worried that i'm infected and the waiting is driving me nuts.

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Is the Window period for real? I am worried.

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Hi, I realize this board is mostly for those who have been diagnosed with HIV, but I hope you allow me to vent anyway. I was recently tested negative by an elisa and a rapid hiv test. I had a sexual relationship (unprotected) last year (summer... Read more »

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