Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I did an HIV card test on the 85th day after unprotected sex, and it was negative. Again, I went for HIV 1 and 2 rapid tests on the 97th day. It came non-reactive. Do I need any further tests after six months? Or is it conclusive?
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
The chances of transmission of HIV by unprotected sex with an HIV-positive person are very low. The negative HIV antibodies test after three months of exposure is conclusive, provided there is no further risk exposure. There is no need for further HIV tests.
Regards.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Thank you for your reply.
Why do some articles suggest a retest after six months? I am getting anxious.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
HIV antibodies are formed within two to six weeks post-exposure. Still, there is leverage given until three months. The earlier concept was six months. Now, it is considered three months post-exposure HIV antibodies test negative results as conclusive. Do not worry. Just relax and forget about the episode. Get involved in activities of your interest. Do yoga, meditation, and exercise.
Regards.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Does just putting the tip of the penis a few millimeters inside the vagina be risky for HIV transmission? (no full penetration). I had this kind of unprotected sex for a few seconds, along with some genital rubbing.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
Intact skin is an effective barrier to HIV. Suppose the skin of both is intact when in contact; there is no chance of transmission. Otherwise, there is a possibility of transmission if one of them is positive. If infective fluids, semen or blood comes in contact with breach in skin or mucus membrane also then the transmission is possible.
Regards.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
No semen discharge. As I already explained, I inserted my penis only a few millimeters in and out (not even full intercourse) for a single time. Will it be counted as an exposure? Also, what about the risk from vaginal secretions?
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
The transmission chance in your scenario is almost nil. Remote possibilities may be there because of contact with secretion. Anyway, if your HIV antibodies test is negative after three months of exposure, you are free from HIV.
Regards.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I had vaginal intercourse with the same partner (we both had tested non-reactive after three months of last exposure). I think I had pulled out before ejaculation but maybe a few drops of semen could have gone in. Any risk of HIV or pregnancy?
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
If you had intercourse between the 9th and 21st day of her menstrual cycles, there are chances of pregnancy (if her previous cycles are regular). If both are HIV-negative and both do not have any other risk exposure, there is no chance of HIV transmission.
Regards.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
But will a drop of semen cause pregnancy? We had non-reactive HIV reports on the 98th day of the last exposure by Tridot rapid test. Also, I myself had a urine test for other STDs, but the doctor had told me all are normal. It is a bit confusing right now.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
If you had intercourse between the 9th and 21st days of her menstrual cycles, there are chances of pregnancy (if her previous cycles are regular). If beyond that period, there is no chance. STD (sexually transmitted disease) is not possible if both do not have and do not have multiple partners.
Regards.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Thank you for the reply.
I went for the VDRL test and HBsAg test after consulting a medicine specialist. All came negative. All after three months of exposure. I had also tested nonreactive in tri-dot, HIV test as well. Also, my urine test showed no bacteria at all. Is the report conclusive for all STDs? Is any further testing required? Please help.
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
If all the STD tests are negative after three months of exposure, then it is conclusive you are free from them. Provided there is no further risk exposure. You can go for HSV 1 and 2 IgM and IgG antibodies if it is not done.
Regards.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Thank you for the reply.
As far as I know, herpes tests are usually advised if symptoms appear within a few weeks. However, I have absolutely no symptoms. Does the absence of bacteria and parasites in my urine test rule out all possible bacterial STDs?
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
Only urine tests do not rule out all bacterial sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Anyway, you never had any symptoms or lesions that suggested any infection. So you need not worry about them. HIV is negative and conclusive after three months of exposure.
Herpes simplex virus can be transmitted by skin-to-skin contact by kissing or as an STD. Herpes test is optional as you do not have symptoms. It can be done as a routine or baseline.
I hope this has helped you.
Thank you.
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Answered byDr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra
Medically reviewed byDr. Vinodhini J.
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