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How To Test For HIV Transmission?
Question: Hiii,
I had a protected sex with a sex worker in Dubai. My condom wasn't torn and it didn't slip of as much as I remember. I was also done in like 2 mins. After that I took a Elisa after 6 weeks which was non reactive then at 8 weeks rapid spot test which was negative then at the 9 weeks I took a pcr DNA HIV which came not detected and after 10 weeks I took an Elisa again which was non reactive. Am i out of danger or I still need to get tested after 12 weeks to rule out HIV completely. Really tensed please advice me. Thank you
I had a protected sex with a sex worker in Dubai. My condom wasn't torn and it didn't slip of as much as I remember. I was also done in like 2 mins. After that I took a Elisa after 6 weeks which was non reactive then at 8 weeks rapid spot test which was negative then at the 9 weeks I took a pcr DNA HIV which came not detected and after 10 weeks I took an Elisa again which was non reactive. Am i out of danger or I still need to get tested after 12 weeks to rule out HIV completely. Really tensed please advice me. Thank you
Brief Answer:
HIV negative.Can Go for HIV RNA PCR to allay fear
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
The chances of transmission of HIV by sexual route is 1/ 200 to 1/2000 even if the partner is HIV infected.It is least as you have protected intercourse.The partner may be negative also.
Then the tests are negative is a good sign.Though the antibodies can appear in few until 3-6 months the antibody based tests are not reliable at this stage.
But DNA PCR test is negative is a good sign.and tells for almost sure you do not have HIV.
I do not see any possibility of HIV in you with all the descriptions and tests done.
If you are still anxious i would recommend HIV RNA PCR which may be more reliable and FDA approved also at this stage to allay your fears.
You can get back to me for any clarifications.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh
HIV negative.Can Go for HIV RNA PCR to allay fear
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
The chances of transmission of HIV by sexual route is 1/ 200 to 1/2000 even if the partner is HIV infected.It is least as you have protected intercourse.The partner may be negative also.
Then the tests are negative is a good sign.Though the antibodies can appear in few until 3-6 months the antibody based tests are not reliable at this stage.
But DNA PCR test is negative is a good sign.and tells for almost sure you do not have HIV.
I do not see any possibility of HIV in you with all the descriptions and tests done.
If you are still anxious i would recommend HIV RNA PCR which may be more reliable and FDA approved also at this stage to allay your fears.
You can get back to me for any clarifications.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
Conclusive and no need for test
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
Elisa is usually conclusive by 3 months or 12 weeks.But there are few individuals who can get antibodies later and is rare.So we keep 3-6 months range.
As mentioned earlier there is no fear of HIV in you at all.
it is the patients anxiety associated with the disease makes us repeat the tests.
As i already said no need for tests .
You can get back to me for any clarifications else please close the discussion and rate.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh
Conclusive and no need for test
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
Elisa is usually conclusive by 3 months or 12 weeks.But there are few individuals who can get antibodies later and is rare.So we keep 3-6 months range.
As mentioned earlier there is no fear of HIV in you at all.
it is the patients anxiety associated with the disease makes us repeat the tests.
As i already said no need for tests .
You can get back to me for any clarifications else please close the discussion and rate.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank u so much doctor. 1 last question so I am completely out of danger and I can live a healthy life without tension ? And can I just test at 12 weeks Elisa for confirmation and satisfaction ?
Brief Answer:
Yes you can lead normal safe life.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
There is no chance of HIV as your Elisa and even PCR DNA test is negative.
The PCR detects viral components so you are negative for both viral particles and antibody.so i do not see any reason for you to get anxious and repeat tests.
So you can lead a life as normal as others but please do not get in to such anxious moments again.
I wish you safe and good health.
You can get back to me for any clarifications else please close the discussion and rate.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh
Yes you can lead normal safe life.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
There is no chance of HIV as your Elisa and even PCR DNA test is negative.
The PCR detects viral components so you are negative for both viral particles and antibody.so i do not see any reason for you to get anxious and repeat tests.
So you can lead a life as normal as others but please do not get in to such anxious moments again.
I wish you safe and good health.
You can get back to me for any clarifications else please close the discussion and rate.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
So now I can move on right without worrying about HIV ?? And last thing any STDs I need to worry about like hep c I got tested which was non reactive . I will never ever do such an activity again and have a steady relation with one partner only. Thank u doctor
Brief Answer:
Lead a normal safe life without worry.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
Yes you can move around as normal as you were earlier without worrying about HIV or hep C as all are negative.
Just forget episode and live a normal and safe life.
You can get back to me for any clarifications else please close the discussion and rate.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh
Lead a normal safe life without worry.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
Yes you can move around as normal as you were earlier without worrying about HIV or hep C as all are negative.
Just forget episode and live a normal and safe life.
You can get back to me for any clarifications else please close the discussion and rate.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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