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Hello Doctor, I Am 35 Years Male Who Had Low
Question: Hello Doctor, I am 35 years male who had Low Risk penetrative activity (as used condom properly & no breakage) with CSW of unknown status. On 30th day (4 week mark), i had HIV 1 & 2 ANTIBODIES SCREENING TEST, SERUM =HIV 1/2 BY FLOW THROUGH IMMUNOFILTRATION (seems Rapid Test) from reputed lab for which HIV 1&2 both came Negative. On 44th day(6th week mark), i again had HIV 1 & 2 ANTIBODIES SCREENING TEST, SERUM=HIV 1 / 2 & P 24 COMBO TEST (CMIA) from same lab & resulted Non-Reactive on next day. On 8th Week mark, i went for:
1. HIV 1 & 2 ANTIBODIES SCREENING TEST, SERUM: Negative
2. VDRL (RPR), SERUM @ (Slide flocculation): Non-Reactive
3. HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIGEN (HBsAg), RAPID
SCREENING TEST, SERUM: Non-Reactive
4. HEPATITIS C VIRUS (HCV), RAPID SCREENING
TEST, SERUM: Non-Reactive
For all the 3 tests, blood was drawn from vein & sent to lab.
Kindly guide am i safe or is it the end of hope for me as i am googling like crazy every hour & any abnormality like cough, pimple, uneasiness in throat (no pain while swallowing food) etc. is being looked as a symptom of HIV. Looking for ray of hope. Thanks
1. HIV 1 & 2 ANTIBODIES SCREENING TEST, SERUM: Negative
2. VDRL (RPR), SERUM @ (Slide flocculation): Non-Reactive
3. HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIGEN (HBsAg), RAPID
SCREENING TEST, SERUM: Non-Reactive
4. HEPATITIS C VIRUS (HCV), RAPID SCREENING
TEST, SERUM: Non-Reactive
For all the 3 tests, blood was drawn from vein & sent to lab.
Kindly guide am i safe or is it the end of hope for me as i am googling like crazy every hour & any abnormality like cough, pimple, uneasiness in throat (no pain while swallowing food) etc. is being looked as a symptom of HIV. Looking for ray of hope. Thanks
Brief Answer:
You are safe and risk free from HIV.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Welcome to Ask a Specialist Service.
You had protected sex using condom and the condom was intact throughout the act then as such there is no risk of getting HIV. Further, the test results for HIV Duos Combo test are negative after 8 weeks which is highly relaible and conclusive so you need not to worry much. Just calm down, forget the episode and get tested again after 12 weeks to get 100% conclusive result. For any other query feel free to ask me again any time.
Thank You
You are safe and risk free from HIV.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Welcome to Ask a Specialist Service.
You had protected sex using condom and the condom was intact throughout the act then as such there is no risk of getting HIV. Further, the test results for HIV Duos Combo test are negative after 8 weeks which is highly relaible and conclusive so you need not to worry much. Just calm down, forget the episode and get tested again after 12 weeks to get 100% conclusive result. For any other query feel free to ask me again any time.
Thank You
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Dr. Yogesh D
Good Morning sir & thank you for your revert. I have done:
1st Test after 4 week: Antibody only
2nd Test after 6 week: Duo CMIA
3rd Tests after 8 Week: Antibody only, HBsAG Rapid, HCV Rapid & VDRL Rapid
All are negative/non-reactive.
Am i OK sir..please reply to boost the confidence & hope.
Sorry to bother again, sir
1st Test after 4 week: Antibody only
2nd Test after 6 week: Duo CMIA
3rd Tests after 8 Week: Antibody only, HBsAG Rapid, HCV Rapid & VDRL Rapid
All are negative/non-reactive.
Am i OK sir..please reply to boost the confidence & hope.
Sorry to bother again, sir
Brief Answer:
You are absolutely fine dear.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Welcome back and thanks for follow-up.
All the tests you had done for HIV and other STDs like HCV, HBsAg, VDRL are non reactive after 8 weeks so you need not to get worried. The window period for HIV varies from 15 days 3 months that is why I asked you to get tested at 12 weeks to get 100% reliable and conclusive result. Be relaxed, forget the episode and live your life normally. For any further query you can ask me any time.
Thank You
You are absolutely fine dear.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Welcome back and thanks for follow-up.
All the tests you had done for HIV and other STDs like HCV, HBsAg, VDRL are non reactive after 8 weeks so you need not to get worried. The window period for HIV varies from 15 days 3 months that is why I asked you to get tested at 12 weeks to get 100% reliable and conclusive result. Be relaxed, forget the episode and live your life normally. For any further query you can ask me any time.
Thank You
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Dr. Kampana
Good Evening sir.
As per your guidance, i again undertook following from Dr. Lal Pathlabs after 12 Week mark:
1. HIV Duos CMIA: Non-reactive/Negative
2. HBsAg Screening Rapid: Non-Reactive
3. HCV Screening Rapid: Non-Reactive
4. VDRL (RPR) Serum: Non-Reactive
Is it OK..?
Kindly guide, sir so that i can relax without any anxiety or stress which is killing me daily since last 12 weeks
Thank you
As per your guidance, i again undertook following from Dr. Lal Pathlabs after 12 Week mark:
1. HIV Duos CMIA: Non-reactive/Negative
2. HBsAg Screening Rapid: Non-Reactive
3. HCV Screening Rapid: Non-Reactive
4. VDRL (RPR) Serum: Non-Reactive
Is it OK..?
Kindly guide, sir so that i can relax without any anxiety or stress which is killing me daily since last 12 weeks
Thank you
Brief Answer:
It is absolutely ok and conclusive.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Welcome to Ask a Specialist Service once again.
The test results for HIV, HBsAg, HCV and VDRL are non reactive/ negative after 12 weeks of exposure which are 100% accurate and conclusive so you need not to take any stress or tension. Be relaxed, allay the fear or anxiety and live your life normally. Wishing you very happy and healthy life ahead.
Thank You
It is absolutely ok and conclusive.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Welcome to Ask a Specialist Service once again.
The test results for HIV, HBsAg, HCV and VDRL are non reactive/ negative after 12 weeks of exposure which are 100% accurate and conclusive so you need not to take any stress or tension. Be relaxed, allay the fear or anxiety and live your life normally. Wishing you very happy and healthy life ahead.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Sir, sorry to bother you again.
2 pimple like developed on feet today which are itchy. Also, slight pain in both knee joint in side. Is it HIV symptoms...??
I am scared to death. Kindly reply
2 pimple like developed on feet today which are itchy. Also, slight pain in both knee joint in side. Is it HIV symptoms...??
I am scared to death. Kindly reply
Brief Answer:
These are not HIV symptoms.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Itching on feet and joint pain are not the specific symptoms of HIV. They might be due to allergy or some other reason. Don't co-relate every thing with HIV, calm down and forget the episode because you are absolutely safe and risk free.
Thank You
These are not HIV symptoms.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Itching on feet and joint pain are not the specific symptoms of HIV. They might be due to allergy or some other reason. Don't co-relate every thing with HIV, calm down and forget the episode because you are absolutely safe and risk free.
Thank You
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