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If a person has had an unprotected sexual encounter about 3 yrs..hiv

 

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If a person has had an unprotected sexual encounter about 3 yrs ago, how long after does that person need to be concerned about the possibility of contracting hiv or aids?

 

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Not sure what you mean. I have had blood tests done for other things recently but not for std's.

Submitted: 753 days and 17 hours ago.
Category: Medical
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Expert:  DR MED MD replied 753 days and 17 hours ago.


DR. AM. MD. :

Hello,

DR. AM. MD. :

After unsafe sex if person is infected with HIV blood test become positive usually after 3 to 6 months.

DR. AM. MD. :

If test are negative you should not be worried.

DR. AM. MD. :

Rarely period can be longer.

DR. AM. MD. :

If after three years your tests are negative you should not be worried.

DR. AM. MD. :

Thanks

DR. AM. MD. :

I hope this helped.

Customer :

I was never actually tested for it but wouldn't I notice changes with my health if I had it?

DR. AM. MD. :

Yes you would have but you should do blood test if you have doubts

DR. AM. MD. :

Blood test for HIV will confirm everything.

DR. AM. MD. :

Sometime symptoms come late.

DR. AM. MD. :

Thanks

Customer :

What kinds of changes?

DR. AM. MD. :

Common symptoms are of common cold or flu viruses, fever, fatigue, and, often, rash, fever, fatigue, and, often, rash

DR. AM. MD. :

Symptoms are non specific like anyother illness or STD.

Customer :

Hives

DR. AM. MD. :

CHRONIC diarrhea is also common symptom.

DR. AM. MD. :

Hives are not specific for HIV,

Customer :

Sounds very much like I am in the clear. Thanks.

DR. AM. MD. :

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DR. AM. MD. :

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DR. AM. MD. :

Thanks

Customer :

I will get tested before any future encounters

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Answered: 4/11/2011

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