Can HIV Be Contracted From Unprotected Intercourse Despite Negative HIV Test Result?

Posted on Tue, 24 Oct 2017

Question: Hi,
I had a once night encounter w a male of unknown HIV status. We did not use a condom for 5 minutes and he did not ejaculate. I tested negative on a rapid test at 38 days post exposure. What are the chances I will now test positive?

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Almost zero!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

38days after is a long time and most rapid HIV tests are able to provide an accurate result. It will be very unlikely to get any change from a negative to a positive result at this time.

However, it's always advisable to use protection especially when you are not sure of the HIV status of the other partner to be negative.

I hope this helps. I wish you well.

Please feel free to follow up with me if need be.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee