A day after a homosexual encounter, I get sores on penis. When should I test for HIV?

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I need the following details to help you better. Whether your partner is infected with HIV or any history of multiple sexual contact?

Chances of transmission of HIV is more among homosexual individuals. Have you noticed these ulcers frequently or how long these ulcers are present over your genitals?

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The window period for the PCR DNA test is two to three weeks of exposure. So this test can be taken between two to three weeks (14-21 days) after your sexual encounter.

A confirmatory test may be taken only if your PCR DNA test result is positive. If it comes back negative, you may re-test at the third-month mark for conclusive results. International guidelines state that an HIV test is considered definite and conclusive when taken three months after exposure. If you are now past the window period for the PCR DNA test, you may opt to get an antibody test done e.g. Third generation ELISA or Rapid test. As long as condoms are used accurately (i.e. using the right size, no breakages, using only one condom at a time) then they are a great way to prevent the transmission of HIV. As you said that you had recurrent genital ulcers, there were number of causes possibly even STDs.