Open Wound Negative Elisa At 16 Weeks

Here's a taste of what TheBody.com has to offer on this topic:

Ask the Experts

is semen on chapped lips(wound open) considered high risk for HIV transmission?

I have been in paranoia for almost a month regarding my encounter with a guy last April. The day before we did the thing i already had this chapped lips (open wound and bleeding). the next day, it has "at least somehow subside"(no...

Response from Shannon Southall

Rocky Mountain CARES

HiWe know that oral sex carries the lowest risk of HIV transmission,however that does increase when there is open wounds on lips or gums that allow HIV to enter the body. Even with that the chances of HIV transmission occurring is very small but I... Read more »

Positive ELISA, negative Western Blot and Pregnant!

Hello,I am a 21 year old female. Just recently found out I was pregnant. I'm 7 weeks along. At... Read more »

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

Hiv through open wound from needle prick

I went and tested for hiv at an anonymous site, after 10 weeks post exposure period. My finger was... Read more »

Response from David Wohl, M.D. »

Go to Ask the Experts »

Articles

Viewpoint: On Becoming HIV-Negative: Opening New Doors

Having tested positive for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in 1986, and being diagnosed with AIDS since 1991, much of my life is devoted to the study of HIV, healing methods and service to others. All of my life, in fact, revolves around HIV... Read more »

Talking Is Greater Than Silence

Last month, I had the honor of opening the National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS for a large Cincinnati church. During my conversation with the congregation, I encouraged them to consider two questions regarding the AIDS epidemic in Black... Read more »

Housing Works Opens Washington, D.C. Office; Group President Promises HIV/AIDS Advocacy "Every Week"

New York City-based housing and AIDS advocacy group Housing Works on Wednesday opened its first Washington, D.C., office, and the group is "eager to promote its agenda by establishing a presence in the corridors of power," National Journal ... Read more »

AIDS 2012 Notes: The Conference Opens

Rob Newells The conference didn't officially open until 7 p.m., but having already been warmed-up by three full days of pre-conference activities, attending a satellite session on health disparities at 11 a.m. didn't sound like too much for me... Read more »

Connect With Others

Risk of exposure from open wound and saliva

Posted by mantle198, 2 Replies

Hi I'm posting to get a better understanding of my risk exposure and gain some peace of mind, until I wait the 3 month period before I take the HIV test. Recently I had a one night stand with a sex worker, she gave me unprotected oral sex and... Read more »

Negative ELISA at 14 Weeks

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I tested negative on ELISA at 14 weeks post exposure (I should know, I counted the days). I wasn't sure if it was 3 calendar months or 12 weeks, so I took the conservative route and went 3 calendar months, plus one week. I took the test through... Read more »

Negative PCR and ELISA at six weeks

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I had unprotected sex with a female of unknown status. 4 weeks later after reading about hiv symptoms, I began having a number of symptoms including rash. I had elisa and pcr test negative at 45 days. Also saw a doctor who said symptoms could be... Read more »

Positive ELISA and Negative Western Blot

Posted by cf1, 1 Reply

Hi all,

Just would like some others opinions on my current situation.

3 weeks 4 days---My Doctors---Blood taken from vein in arm---Reactive Elisa---Negative Western Blot
5 weeks 2 days---Home Test----Blood from poke in finger---Non Reactive Elisa
9... Read more »

Connect on Our Bulletin Boards »

Tools

My Health Tracker

Assess Your Risk for HIV

Find Local HIV/AIDS Services

Resource Centers

Guides for People With HIV

View All of Our Guides >>