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Does Herbal Medication Taken For H. Pylori Infection Interfere With HIV Test Results?

Posted on Fri, 7 Jul 2017

Question: I have a question about Hiv testing

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Tell me in detail about the exposure.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,

Welcome to HCM.

I will explain you in detail about HIV testing but first tell me every thing about the exposure so that I can suggest in much better way.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (18 minutes later)

Almost 4 mounths ago i have a possible expouser. It was protected sex but her period has come during sex. I have made an Hiv test it was negative but i take herbal medicine for helicobacter pylori. This can affect my Hiv result? Sorry for my english

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No risk of HIV.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,

Welcome back and thanks for follow-up.

You had protected sex with some one then there is no risk of HIV in your case. If you want to get 100% reliable and conclusive result for HIV then you have to go for HIV test after 3 months of exposure and herbal medicines for H. Pylori have no effect on its result so be relaxed, forget about the episode and move ahead in life happily with your family.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (15 minutes later)

The Hiv test was made 4 mounths after expouser. I was confused about herbal medicine for h. Pylori. I am very anxoius and i just want to relax.

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
The result is 100% conclusive.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,

Welcome back once again.

You had done HIV test after 4 months of exposure then the result is 100% conclusive and no need to worry about H. Pylori as it has no effect on the test result so don't get anxious or worried and move on in life happily. For any query get back to me again.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (20 minutes later)

can i be sure that the herbal medicine for h. Pylori don't affect my result? I want to put an end for this! And to drink relaxed a beer. Thank you for your help doctor !!

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can definitely close this chapter.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,

Nothing to worry about herbal medicines as these have no effect on the result of HIV test so you can definitely close this chapter and be 100% sure that you are absolutely risk free from HIV.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (27 minutes later)

Thank you ! I wish you a very good Weekend !

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are most welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,

You are most welcome any time if you need help in future also so just calm down, forget this episode and move on. Wishing you very happy and healthy life ahead.

Thank You

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy