I HAD SEX WITH AN PROS AROUND 10 MONTHS BACK. I USED A CONDOM AND DID
SOME FRENCH KISSING. I NOTICED SOME RASHES ON THE TOP OF MY BODY JUST
BELOW MY NECK AND SOME SORT OF PIMPLES ON MY FOREHEAD A MONTH AFTER
THE SEX. LATER I RECOVERED AFTER TWO WEEKS. I GOT MYSELF TESTED FOR
HIV I AND II IN THE 4RTH ,5TH AND 5AND A HALF MONTH RESPECTIVELY AFTER
BEING EXPOSED TO SEX, ALL THE TESTES GAVE NEGATIVE RESULT. THHE RASHES
AND THE PIPPLES HAVE COME AGAIN. AM I BEEN INFECTED TO HIV. BOTH THE
TIMES THE RASHES HAVE COME DURING THE SEASON CHANGE, THAAT IS WINTER
TO SUMMER AND NOW SUMMER TO WINTER. PLEASE HELPME

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Request for Question Clarification by skermit-ga on 28 Nov 2002 01:24 PST

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I suggest you go to your doctor as soon as possible to discuss your
situation.

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Clarification of Question by mats-ga on 28 Nov 2002 02:10 PST

am i been infected to hiv oir shall i rely on the test reports

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Request for Question Clarification by johnny_phoenix-ga on 28 Nov 2002 06:16 PST

Hi mats, 

Google Answers is a service wherein people with questions come to find
out the answers from researchers. The key word is researchers and each
of us has been accepted due to our ability to either answer questions
from experience and knowledge or an ability to find otherwise hard to
find information.

We can give you lots of information on the causes and history of HIV,
treatment and advice for those worried that they may have contracted
the desease, etc.

But when it all comes down to it, you are obviously worried that you
may have contracted the desease and although it sounds unlikely from
the symptoms and the fact that you have been for 3 tests since the
initial contact.

However, as people have remarked on both the questions - which have
been duplicated - research is no substitute for seeking advice from
your own doctor or possibly your local clinic which your doctor will
be able to refer you to.

If you are genuinely concerned, see your doctor immediately and in the
meantime, don't engage in sexual relations with a partner as you will
expose them to the same risk.

I am sure that all the researchers here hope that all is well, but
please next time, stay away from prostitution, its illegal and as you
have now seen - risky.

JP.

p.s. you may want to delete both the questions or you will be charged
for them.

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Request for Question Clarification by cwpam-ga on 28 Nov 2002 06:35 PST

Hi Mats,

I appreciate your concern greatly. As everyone has mentioned, based on
the concerns about the rash you are experiencing, it is best to seek
assistance from a medical professional.

In regards to the HIV/AIDS Antibody test, it is recommended that a
person wait six months from the time of sexual contact before getting
tested. This time period, in most people, will allow the body the time
necessary to produce the antibodies the test is looking for. The tests
used by certified testing counselors is accurate, however, if you have
concerns, please do feel free to call the National AIDS outline;
1-800-342-AIDS.

I wish you all the very best.

cwpam-ga

Though it is possible you have contracted some sort of disease, from
the information you have given, it seems unlikely to be aids. From
what I understand, AIDS does not show any symptoms for more than a
year (often more than one year) after contracting it. Furthermore,
rashes are more likely to be symptoms of other types of sexually
transmitted diseases, whereas AIDS is not known for these symptoms.
Since you have mentioned this occurs when seasons change, perhaps it
is a reponse of your body to the changing seasons, and you get a rash
due to some allergy or other natural effect due to the changing
seasons.

To add to what have been said before: 

(1) Skin problems of the type you've mentioned *could* be related to
sexually transmitted disease (and it could be other things, such as
allergy, etc.). There are other sexually transmitted diseases besides
AIDS, such as Herpes. (If you want me to, I can give you as an answer
about sexually transmitted diseases).

(2) As mentioned here before, you must see a doctor to determine what
you might have. Even if all you have is a light condition, or
something unrelated to your sexual endeavours, it is worth checking.
No serious "analysis" of your condition could be given to you online.

(3) A lot of people are "ashamed" to go to a doctor if they think they
might have cotracted a sexually transmitted disease. Dermatologists
("skin doctors") have seen everything, and wouldn't be the first to go
with such a touchy problem. They have to keep secrecy about your
condition and are not allowed to tell anyone, unless you permit it, so
you have nothing to worry about going to a doctor. There are some free
or cheap clinics in most big cities, if you have financial
difficulties - but, it is very important that you'll talk to a doctor.

(4) If you're sexually active now, you owe it to your partner to know
exactly what's wrong. Do it before it's too late.

Get well, 
Politicalguru-ga