Malawi
A 29-year-old male asked:
How accurate are negative hiv results from determine rapid hiv 1/2 test (not combo) at 29 days after receiving an unprotected hand job from an hiv person? i have had mouth ulcers, thrush, muscle, joints pain, sore throat for 2 months after exposure?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Clarence Grimanswered
Endocrinology 59 years experience
You need to get tested again. Now would be good.
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Reviewed Mar 30, 2021

Dr. Robert Trageranswered
Dentistry 56 years experience
HIV IS A VIRUS THAT IS BLOOD TO BLOOD CONTACT. A HAND JOB ON A PENIS THAT IS NOT BLOODY OR THE HANDS OF THE PERSON PERFORMING IT IS A SAFE SIGN. YOUR PROBLEMS AND SYMPTOMS ARE FROM WORRYING. GET TESTED EVERY TWO TO THREE WEEKS FOR PEACE OF MIND AND STAY AWAY FROM SEX WITH HIV PERSONS.
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Answered Apr 13, 2021
Last updated Jan 29, 2022
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