Sore Throat With No Other Symptoms Inside 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 »

Testing inside window period?!

I am irish, just back from Australia(where my sexual encounter happened) and I am going back to... Read more »

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

Very Sick During Window Period

Good Morning Dr. Frascino, and I thank you so much for this site and helping me. In June I had an... Read more »

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Sexually-Transmitted Infections for HIV-Positive People

STDs (sexually transmitted disease) that cause ulcerations (sores on the skin, including on or inside the genitals, mouth, or rectum) can dramatically increase the risk of picking up HIV, due to the fact that ulcers and open sores provide an easy... Read more »

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 »

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Scared, swollen lymph node, sore throat. HIV ?

Posted by mikeisworried, 1 Reply

Hi please help, i am getting very worried.

I had sex last week on monday night (8th may) with a worker girl. i used a condom.
2 days later, i noticed my urine started smelling very foul. now on tuesday the week after (+8 days), the smell has subsided... Read more »

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 »

Window Period/OCD Hell please help...

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

This is my first post here even though I have been practically living @ TheBody for the last couple of months...

I really need some help/peace of mind and have not been able to get it. I really need some "straight" talk...

On 11/9/01 I (gay male) had... Read more »

Testing and Window Periods

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I work at a public health dept in Texas. They use a Elisa 1 test. The HIV counselor tells all clients that the test will show positive in 4-8 weeks. He also states a warning to all of those who get tested with private doctors and hospitals... Read more »

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