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During intercouse with someone,if the condom breaks what should be the first step in checking ones safety.what signs do i need to keep an eye out if there is concerns.when condom burst i stopped.i did hiv test 2 days later all clear.no signs of anyth?

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Too soon to know: Had you acted sooner, you could have taken post-exposure prophylaxis that would have prevented HIV infection, even if your partner was infected. Two days after exposure is too soon to test. You may get tested for HIV antigen and antibody in about 2 months. If the results are negative, get an HIV nucleic acid test, at 6 months after exposure. Wish you good health!

Answered 6/4/2020

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

STD symptoms, tests: Be on the lookout for symptoms of urethral infection (gonorrhea, chlamydia, nongonococcal urethritis) in the next 2-10 days: discharge from penis, uncomfortable urination. And for genital blisters or sores 3-20 days after the event. Urine gonorrhea/chlamydia test, valid any 3-4 days after the event. Syphilis and HIV blood tests--pretty reliable after 1 mo, but non conclusive until 6 weeks.

Answered 4/24/2023

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