Matawan, NJ
A 25-year-old male asked:
I received unprotected oral sex with abrasion on penis. i had negative hiv rna after 17 days & hiv antibody & std testings. are these tests reliable?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. John Goldmananswered
Rheumatology 56 years experience
Unlikely to be HIV: You need to discuss with your physician. Do you know the health status of your contact? The negative tests are a good guide. You can have repeat test again in a month
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Last updated Mar 23, 2015
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