How Accurate Is A 4th Generation HIV Test?

Posted on Thu, 6 Nov 2014

Question: I had a 4th generation HIV ag/ab 7 months after unprotected vaginal sex. The test was negative should I go in for another test because I still have symptoms.

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
no need for another HIV test.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query.
If the antigen and antibody test is negative after 7 month then there is no need to test again for HIV again.it is conclusive. you can allay fear if HIV totally.
You can get physician opinion if your symptoms are not subsiding.
You can get back for any clarification
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh
Dermatologist and venereologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (11 minutes later)

I have lymph swollen behind ear and neck. I have tongue lesions on right side of tongue. Slight blurry visions. And slight neck stiffness. All after catching what seem to be ars 8 months ago. All doctors say no problem in blood. I have no idea what to do next. Been to ent and general practitioner more than once. Symptoms still persist

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Lymph node biopsy to confirm diagnosis.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query.
Please get a FNAC or biopsy of lymph node.
Consult ent specialist or physician for complete examination and investigation to rule out TB, infectious mononucleosis or ebv or cmv etc .
It is not HIV or ars. so allay fears totally
Please consult and get investigated thoroughly.
You can get back for any clarification
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju