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I had sex (protected) & got monkeypox. that caused my hiv phobia to flare up (like what if the condom broke?). i took hiv rna pcr test (day 16) & tested neg. i took the 4th gen at day 29 & tested neg. can i stop worrying? am i in the clear?

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Get another at 90 days. But in all probability you are clear.

Answered 9/22/2022

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You need to test at 6 weeks after the potential exposure. However, HIV is only one of the STDs. A condom may not protect against HPV, Herpes, LGV, syphilis, pubic lice etc. It would be prudent to see your doctor for an evaluation. Visit this site for information: https://www.cdc.gov/std/default.htm Wish you good health!

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