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How Long After Having Unprotected Sex Can HIV Show Up In A Test?
Question: Hi doctor. 16 years ago I had unprotected sex and since that time I have concern being hiv +.I also afraid to get tested.during 16 years I had flu like symptoms, but not periodic illnesses. what is the probability of being hiv + for 16 years and not developing AIDS.thank you for your response.
Brief Answer:
Almost no chance of HIV infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Welcome to health care magic.
I have gone through the details.
I think you should have gone for the tests earlier.
16 years post exposure without any symptoms ,the chances of HIV infection is almost nil.
The symptoms are non specific and not related to HIV.
It is better you go for HIV antibodies test now.
The test results will be conclusive and likely to come negative.
You can get rid of fear and anxiety totally.
Please do not worry and go for tests immediately without fail.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venerologist
Almost no chance of HIV infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Welcome to health care magic.
I have gone through the details.
I think you should have gone for the tests earlier.
16 years post exposure without any symptoms ,the chances of HIV infection is almost nil.
The symptoms are non specific and not related to HIV.
It is better you go for HIV antibodies test now.
The test results will be conclusive and likely to come negative.
You can get rid of fear and anxiety totally.
Please do not worry and go for tests immediately without fail.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venerologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
Thank you doctor for response. Are there many cases such as being hiv + for 16 years without hiv treatment but being in good health?
Brief Answer:
Extremely rare.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
Usually the maximum latency period for HIV is 10 years.
Very rarely up to 20 years have been reported.
Such cases are extremely rare.
There is no point in pondering over latency period. There are facilities for HIV investigation. So without fear get the tests done and rule out HIV.
You can totally allay fears of HIV than just keep pondering over it.
You can enjoy your life without fear.
You can get back for any clarification else please close the discussion and rate.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Extremely rare.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
Usually the maximum latency period for HIV is 10 years.
Very rarely up to 20 years have been reported.
Such cases are extremely rare.
There is no point in pondering over latency period. There are facilities for HIV investigation. So without fear get the tests done and rule out HIV.
You can totally allay fears of HIV than just keep pondering over it.
You can enjoy your life without fear.
You can get back for any clarification else please close the discussion and rate.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
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