I Took A Hiv Rna Test At 28 Days Then

Posted on Sun, 23 Aug 2020

Question: I took a hiv rna test at 28 days then another at 8 weeks they both are negative are they conclusive ? Also I was given bactrim and developed rashes 3 days from taking them they told me it was normal so I took them for 14 days it’s been 8 weeks and the rashes are gone but I still have a burning sensation and itch on my skin is that normal ?

Answered by Dr. Heang Chan Raksmey (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
For HIV RNA test negative they mean you are HIV negative or viral of HIV is suppression.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question Tefen. Hope I can be of help for you today.

Through reading your query I would like to help you with this question. For HIV RNA test negative they mean you are HIV negative or viral of HIV is suppression. Are you taking HIV medicine? If you are spontaneously undetected Viral load or viral load suppression by taking ART ( HIV medicine)? Even though your RNA or viral load test is negative or undetected you may need to follow up. You also can take the HIV antibody test a few months later just to double check the results.This test will tell you if your body is producing all the antibodies it would need during an actual infection.

For Bactrim allergy rash it has been 8 weeks now, you may need to re-evaluation with your doctor if any other causes than allergy from Bactrim. Do you take any medicine to control your allergy rash? I would recommend Antihistamine for your allergy rash.

I hope that can help you, and please let me know if you have any clarification or question about that, and I would be welcome to discuss it with you further. I Hope you have good health.

Best regards,
Dr. Heang Chan Raksmey, General and Family Physician

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