Hiv / std RASH
Hi,
After 3 weeks of protected exposure, i developed this rash on my left side of neck, sometimes itchy, gone in two weeks.
Then I noticed the presence of very small red bumps on my arms.
I had flu and headache and sore throat for a short period of time, that was 3 days of exposure, no fever no vomiting no night sweats no glands swelling.
I did a duo tests on day 6, and day 15 after exposure both came negative, but there a little presence of antibodies/ antigens (0.07 s/co) the norm is <0.25.
I'm so worried thats it HIV.
Please someone tells me what she/he thinks about this.
Is the rash typical to hiv?
I am glad you reached out because I am sure it has been stressful tackling these questions. We are not medical professionals and cannot advise you about rash you posted, but I can give you some information that may be useful as you make decisions in the coming weeks. As I understand it, you're looking for information about a protected exposure. If the person has a detectable viral load (people living with HIV can reach an undetectable viral load with medication, and therefore not transmit HIV sexually) and you used a condom, condoms are thought to be 80% preventative - more info here - https://h-i-v.net/risk-reduction. How were you protected?
This article also may be useful to you - https://h-i-v.net/living/testing-quiz . Let us know how you're feeling now and we will try to provide any information that can be helpful.
- Liz (Team Member)
Alafia (Peace) What Liz has shared with you is a great place to start. I suggest you go get tested so that you will have a definite answer. Khafre (H-I-V.net Team Member) Alafia (Peace) I am reaching out to see where you are. Have you taken another test for HIV? Has the rash gone away? Please let us know how you are feeling and how we can continue to support you. Khafre (H-I-V.net Team Member)
