I had unprotected sex about a year ago and then tested positive for HSV 12 IgG. Now, after a year, I got retested and it shows negative for HSV. But, whats worrying me is that my Western Blot test says HIV 1 is indeterminate with HIV 1 p24 GAG detected, and HIV 2 is not detected. Also, the HIV 12 ELISA test is negative and the HIV 1 RNA quantitative PCR test shows 'Target Not Detected'. I'm really anxious about what this means. Do I have HIV? What should be my next steps? I'm really hoping for some guidance on how to interpret these results.

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I'm really anxious about a recent encounter I had with someone at a spa. We only had straight vaginal sex for about a minute and used a new condom, which didn't break. She removed it carefully with tissue, so I thought everything was okay. I got tested for HIV 12 days later, and it came back non-reactive, but I'm still really nervous because I don't know if she has HIV or not. What should I do?

No need to worry get your self tested 6 months once for a period of 2 years as you had risky exposure.

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I'm 28 and recently had sex with a prostitute, but I'm not sure about her HIV status. After I got an erection, some serum leaked from the condom and got into her vagina, though she cleaned up right away. I'm pretty worried and just wondering if there's any risk of HIV transmission from this situation?

See a specialist for accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment.

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