2007-04-16 23:25:20 · 5 answers · asked by iam_gino19 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
After being raped, I went directly to the Hospital and got checked for everything. They sampled everything and tested me for STD's. They wouldn't have shown up at this time, only unless I already had one.
Then in another week, all over again, for STD's,
If in 3 mths you are tested and cleared of the Aids virus, It is siding to the - you most likely dint have it.
But be rechecked in 6 months to be sure as in some it just takes longer to develop and therefore detect.
I thank God I got no STD's from what I went through.
2007-04-16 23:46:58 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a person who tests people daily I can give you a little info. When a person comes into my office to test, the first two questions I usually ask them is: when the the last time you were tested for HIV and when was your last 'risky' behavior ( i.e. unprotected anal, vaginal sex or shared needles). The reason for that is that it take 3-6 months for the HIV antibodies to appear in a persons body. The antibodies are what most tests look for. So if a person gets tested prior to 3 months the virus may not have had enough time for the immune system to start creating antibodies. If you feel you have been exposed you can get tested for free and lots of clinics around the country just check out www.hivtest.org
2007-04-19 06:27:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have been exposed, you should have a baseline done immediately and then be tested again in 6 months.
Now, there are quick tests that can give you a response in about 20 minutes. You can go to a health department and have the test done confidentially and free of charge (in most places).
If you believe that you have been exposed, the most important thing is to be tested. Make a habit of having an annual HIV test.
My best wishes to you!
2007-04-18 02:45:18 · answer #3 · answered by blue_seahorse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can get checked at 6 weeks, but they may ask you to come back at 3 months, and maybe again at 6 months. The earliest I've heard of is 6 weeks---but that is usually for health workers who accidentally get exposed with blood they already KNOW is HIV positive. Maybe with sexual or drug contact, they might not even want to test you until 3 months.
2007-04-16 23:36:45 · answer #4 · answered by P-nuts and Hair-dos 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
depends on your chances. THey say about 3 months. but you may have to go back 3 months later
2007-04-17 09:47:56 · answer #5 · answered by Mrs.Vick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋