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What are the chances of HIV after a negative test at 31 days?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I had sex with a sex worker with a condom on but at that time, I had itching problem in my hip joints. I had sex for four to five minutes. That was my first time having sex. I am in too much fear of HIV. I tested tri-dot on the 31st day and it was negative. Before the test, I had a skin rash which was cleared by Levocetirizine? What should I do? How much percent cases were found to be positive after three months being negative on the first month? I have too much anxiety. I am unable to eat food too due to fear.

Please help me.

Answered by Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra

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Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra is a Community Medicine Specialist dedicated to promoting public health and preventive care. His expertise includes epidemiology, health education, disease prevention programs, community health assessments, and policy planning. He is committed to improving population health outcomes through research, awareness campaigns, and evidence-based interventions.

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Hello,

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The chances of transmission of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) by protected intercourse are nil if used in the right way. Tri-dot being negative after one month is good. The chances of an HIV test coming positive later are almost nil. It would be better to go for HIV antibodies tests or a tri-dot after three months to be relieved of anxiety totally. The rashes are not related to HIV. It may be due to a fungal infection.

I hope this helps.

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

I am getting cramps in my legs, feeling weakness, in too much fear of HIV and I have anorexia.

Are my symptoms related to HIV?

Answered by Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra is a Community Medicine Specialist dedicated to promoting public health and preventive care. His expertise includes epidemiology, health education, disease prevention programs, community health assessments, and policy planning. He is committed to improving population health outcomes through research, awareness campaigns, and evidence-based interventions.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Forget the episode. These symptoms may be due to anxiety. You can relax. Do yoga, meditation, and exercises.

I hope this helps.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At March 24, 2018
Reviewed At November 19, 2025

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra is a Community Medicine Specialist dedicated to promoting public health and preventive care. His expertise includes epidemiology, health education, disease prevention programs, community health assessments, and policy planning. He is committed to improving population health outcomes through research, awareness campaigns, and evidence-based interventions.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra is a Community Medicine Specialist dedicated to promoting public health and preventive care. His expertise includes epidemiology, health education, disease prevention programs, community health assessments, and policy planning. He is committed to improving population health outcomes through research, awareness campaigns, and evidence-based interventions.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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