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i had swolen limp nodes im january after haveing protected sex with a girl (reqretably) i had my self tested about a mount after the sex and i cam up negative but during the test they found out i had mono wich explains the limp nodes this was about late febuary now my limp nodes are swolen agean i have no other simptoms becuse my tonsels hurting a little when i swallow anyway protected sex/deep kissing/ what are my odds of haveing hiv/aids i also dont even know that the girl had it im just paranoied

 

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July 3 2006 at 4:37 PM (11 minutes and 26 seconds later)
         
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Your having protected sex. However, not knowing prior sexual behavior I would have an ELISA test done for the AIDS virus. It may take up to six months time to produce the needed antibodies in your system. So the first "self test" may have been done to soon. This is not to say to get over worried. Ok.! But with Mono I would go ahead and get a second test by a physician or clinic. Remember to ask for the ELISA test for HIV.

Also, on the note of Mono. This is an infection that can be viral in nature. So you need to be on specific antibiotics for this to go away. It can be transmitted and is often called the "kissing Disease". Please be checked and treated for this as well.

With these things done you will have a better feeling about your current health situation. Your girlfriend may want to be checked for mono as well.

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/ebv.htm



Edited by 4ren6 on July 3 2006 at 4:38 PM

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July 3 2006 at 4:44 PM (6 minutes and 55 seconds later)
         
Reply to 4ren6's Post: it was a one time thing im gona go get a test eventually im not haveng any sex right now i just wondering what the odds of me getting the virus with what i did protected sex and deep kissing can you even get it from kissing?
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July 3 2006 at 4:56 PM (11 minutes and 59 seconds later)
         
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I am well familiar with HIV as I volunteered in a center in Tallahassee Florida. I want you to understand that I am not by any means wanting to scare you. Concern about HIV is always inherent by nature.

Deep kissing has shown to on occasion from interviews with patients and history can cause HIV.

However, certain conditions must exist for this to happen. Mouth sores from your partner must be present. Blood or exchange of contaminated saliva would need to be exchanged.

Acid content within your mouth will to some degree protect you. But this is not always the case.

If this was your first encounter (sexually) or with this girl and you have tested positive for mono and you are not sexually active at this time then I would wait 3 months and be tested for HIV at that time.

Odds are in your favor that if this was your first sexual encounter and have not been sexually active since or an IV drug user then you very well should be negative.

But it takes time for the antibodies to start to show as I mentioned. And this is before any real symptoms of HIV occur.

You used protection so that is to your benefit. I would be more concerned to be treated for the Mono at this time. Remain sexually inactive for 3 months minimum and then be retested using the ELISA test for HIV.

Worry is your worst enemy. Do not let it consume you during this time. If during your waiting period you need to talk then please feel free to request me by name.

I wish you the best.



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