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3 month test for HCV, HBV HIV from sexual encounter. Test further?

I had a sexual risk with a woman on her period in early December. I also used her razor to shave my beard though if I recall correctly I rinsed it out beforehand. I acquired Chlamydia from the encounter and treated with Azithromycin. I've been...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

Your physician is correct to say that HCV is more common spread through injection drug use, although acute HCV has been reported in multiple studies in US and Europe in MSM. Acute HCV in this instance has been associated with presence of other... Read more »

Close Encounter of the Sexual Kind

This is not so much of a question but rather my personal story. I know, from reading the archives... Read more »

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Did I dodge a bullet? A potentiall dodgy sexual encounter in Africa

Dr. Frascino,I have particularly enjoyed visiting your forum. I wish it was under different... Read more »

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Two sexual encounters

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I recently had two sexual encounters with women of unknown hiv status. The first was 2 months ago and included vaginal and oral sex with a condom, oral sex on her with a female condom, fingering, etc. After the sex was over, I noticed some blood on... Read more »

Sexual encounter has me worried

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I am not certain if I am HIV+, but after a sexual encounter with
a female prostitute using a condom (everything seemed OK, the
condom didnt break and it was on properly), 4 days later I began
feeling awkward like a chilled and fatgigued feeling.... Read more »

2 unprotected sexual encounters

Posted by sadface, 5 Replies

HI all...I am new at this so bare with me. This is very difficult for me and this is the first time I have been totally honest.
I am a married woman of 2 years, I have been with my husband for 5 years total. I cheated on him twice since we have been... Read more »

2 unprotected encounters

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

ok i had two sexual expereinces on sept 10 and 17th, both female unprotected. well i took a 2 month elisa test and passed it, and i also have taken a 3 month elisa and passed it. but when i was taking these test i noticed that my tongue was broken... Read more »

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