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How To Rule Out HIV?

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Posted on Thu, 19 Nov 2015
Question: Hi i had an hiv test and it showed 0.18 i havent had sex for 2 month approx just oral can hiv come from oral sex and can the test change if i hadnt have sex after the test?
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Answered by Dr. Sheetal Verma (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Risk of HIV infection extremely unlikely.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for your query at the HCM.
I understand your concern and situation.


There is no need to worry about anything. The test indicates that you are HIV negative. Any value below1.0 is negative. The normal human have various values below 1.0. But I would suggest you to get a test at 3 months as conclusive evidence as per international norms. The chances of HIV by oral sex is almost negligible and extremely rare. The large oral ulcers or lesion are only risk factors but even in that case the risk is low. Don't worry I assure you but one more test recommended at 3 months. Practice safe sexual practices in future.


Hope I answered your query.
Rating and review will be appreciated.
Dr Sheetal Verma
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How To Rule Out HIV?

Brief Answer: Risk of HIV infection extremely unlikely. Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for your query at the HCM. I understand your concern and situation. There is no need to worry about anything. The test indicates that you are HIV negative. Any value below1.0 is negative. The normal human have various values below 1.0. But I would suggest you to get a test at 3 months as conclusive evidence as per international norms. The chances of HIV by oral sex is almost negligible and extremely rare. The large oral ulcers or lesion are only risk factors but even in that case the risk is low. Don't worry I assure you but one more test recommended at 3 months. Practice safe sexual practices in future. Hope I answered your query. Rating and review will be appreciated. Dr Sheetal Verma