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Is PCR Test Results For HIV,conclusive?
Question: hiv test done at 2 week and than at 5 weeks and 5 days and had pcr test at 7 weeks and 4 days also had 4th generation test at 10 weeks and 4 days they all came negative so do i need to repeat the test because i was on the antibiotics i dont no if the tests are conclusive. i have flammable itchy skin my face and body no rashes, body pain everywhere pain in the mouth tonsillitis since became like this noisy stomach and Diarrhea sometime. the gum clinics told me its conculusive no need to repeat but when i watch my symptoms is making me worry, doctor what you think about the symptoms cauld it be the antibiotics i took in 30 march 2014
Brief Answer:
No further testing required
Detailed Answer:
Hi
welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Sir,
First and foremost let me reassure you, there is no cause for concern and repeating the test.
PCR is one of the specific and sensitive test for detection of HIV infection. If the individual is infected, PCR becomes positive withing 2 weeks of exposure.
Your PCR done at 7 weeks 4 days is negatively , which conclusively rules out HIV infection. Further 4th geberation test are also negative, so there is no need for further Testing.
In case you require any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS,MS,MCH
Consultant Surgeon
No further testing required
Detailed Answer:
Hi
welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Sir,
First and foremost let me reassure you, there is no cause for concern and repeating the test.
PCR is one of the specific and sensitive test for detection of HIV infection. If the individual is infected, PCR becomes positive withing 2 weeks of exposure.
Your PCR done at 7 weeks 4 days is negatively , which conclusively rules out HIV infection. Further 4th geberation test are also negative, so there is no need for further Testing.
In case you require any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS,MS,MCH
Consultant Surgeon
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
doctor in 2008 i had similar problems and no matter how much been seen by doctors no help has been made and after body recovered by it self but now when i start to using antibiotic in april since then i have sore on my body and face headache and sore throat and itchy skin skin, also tonsillitis and feel tired, since then i am always at a&e but no help has been done what can i do.
doctor have you came across with anyone with does condition and what needs to be done please help me
doctor have you came across with anyone with does condition and what needs to be done please help me
Brief Answer:
Stress and lack of sleep could be the cause
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Greetings,
First be relaxed there is no cause to be concerned about due to HIV .
Stress, lack of sleep , inadequate diet may lower ones immunity and cause such symptoms. i would suggest you the following which will definitely be helpful apart from taking antibiotics
1. Steam Inhalation: 15 to 20 minutes each session preferably using electronic steamer
2. Warm Saline Gargling: To a glass of lukewarm water add 2 spoons of salt, gargle thrice a day
3. Decoction: to a cup of milk+ 10 tulsi leaves+ 1 spoon turmeric+ 2 gm fresh ginger+ 2 black pepper+ 2 spoon of sugar. Boil it, filter it and feed warm thrice a day
4. Antihistaminic like Cetrizine will be helpful
4. Combination of Paracetamol and Caffeine will be very helpful for headache.
Do not worry , you should be doing fine soon.
Take Care
Regards
Dr Deepak
Stress and lack of sleep could be the cause
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Greetings,
First be relaxed there is no cause to be concerned about due to HIV .
Stress, lack of sleep , inadequate diet may lower ones immunity and cause such symptoms. i would suggest you the following which will definitely be helpful apart from taking antibiotics
1. Steam Inhalation: 15 to 20 minutes each session preferably using electronic steamer
2. Warm Saline Gargling: To a glass of lukewarm water add 2 spoons of salt, gargle thrice a day
3. Decoction: to a cup of milk+ 10 tulsi leaves+ 1 spoon turmeric+ 2 gm fresh ginger+ 2 black pepper+ 2 spoon of sugar. Boil it, filter it and feed warm thrice a day
4. Antihistaminic like Cetrizine will be helpful
4. Combination of Paracetamol and Caffeine will be very helpful for headache.
Do not worry , you should be doing fine soon.
Take Care
Regards
Dr Deepak
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
thanks doctor i will try.
Brief Answer:
Take Care
Detailed Answer:
Take Care bro
Regards
Dr Deepak
Take Care
Detailed Answer:
Take Care bro
Regards
Dr Deepak
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
doctor i have ulcers in my mouth so some time it cracks and its painful.
Brief Answer:
They are likley to be apthous ulcer
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Greetings
Those Ulcers are likely to be apthous ulcer, they occur due to
1. Stress
2. Vitamin deficiency
I would suggest you the following which will definitely be helpful
1. Local application of Benzocaine Gel( Local anaesthetic gel) will be helpful in relieving pain.
2. Chlorhexidine mouth was , rinse oral cavity with it thrice a day
3. Oral Multivitamin supplements will be helpful
Do keep me informed about the progress.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak
They are likley to be apthous ulcer
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Greetings
Those Ulcers are likely to be apthous ulcer, they occur due to
1. Stress
2. Vitamin deficiency
I would suggest you the following which will definitely be helpful
1. Local application of Benzocaine Gel( Local anaesthetic gel) will be helpful in relieving pain.
2. Chlorhexidine mouth was , rinse oral cavity with it thrice a day
3. Oral Multivitamin supplements will be helpful
Do keep me informed about the progress.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
ok doctor
Brief Answer:
Wish you speedy recovery
Detailed Answer:
Dear Bro
Wishing you a very happy and speedy recovery.
Do keep me updated.
Regards
Deepak
Wish you speedy recovery
Detailed Answer:
Dear Bro
Wishing you a very happy and speedy recovery.
Do keep me updated.
Regards
Deepak
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
doctor i forget to ask you when i took my pcr test i was on antibiotic will that effect the result and also the 4th generation.
Brief Answer:
Antibiotics will not affect reslt
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Greetings
Oral intake of antibiotics will not affect the result/outcome of these tests.
Take Care
Regards
Deepak
Antibiotics will not affect reslt
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Greetings
Oral intake of antibiotics will not affect the result/outcome of these tests.
Take Care
Regards
Deepak
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
so can me and my wife be confident when having sex doctor
Brief Answer:
You can have sex with wife
Detailed Answer:
Dear Bro
You can have sex with your wife without any concern.
Take care
Regards
Deepak
You can have sex with wife
Detailed Answer:
Dear Bro
You can have sex with your wife without any concern.
Take care
Regards
Deepak
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor another gum clinic said you have test at 12 weeks this why we are so confused with this.
Brief Answer:
window period is for antibody detection test only
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Greetings,
12 weeks window period is for Serological test done to detect antibodies. Even if the individual gets infected , such test may be negative. It is due to time taken for antibodies to develop which usually takes between 8 to 12 weeks.
As PCR detects antigen( which is direct marker of viral particle), it does not depend on development of antibodies. Negative test rules out HIV infection. So there is definitely no need to be worried about.
Enjoy your sex life with your wife.
Regards
Deepak
window period is for antibody detection test only
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Greetings,
12 weeks window period is for Serological test done to detect antibodies. Even if the individual gets infected , such test may be negative. It is due to time taken for antibodies to develop which usually takes between 8 to 12 weeks.
As PCR detects antigen( which is direct marker of viral particle), it does not depend on development of antibodies. Negative test rules out HIV infection. So there is definitely no need to be worried about.
Enjoy your sex life with your wife.
Regards
Deepak
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
thanks doctor so from no on i will try my best to recover.
Brief Answer:
Take Care
Detailed Answer:
Dear Bro,
Do not worry you will be fine soon.
Do write to me anytime you need any medical assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Wishing you great health
God bless you.
Regards
Deepak
Take Care
Detailed Answer:
Dear Bro,
Do not worry you will be fine soon.
Do write to me anytime you need any medical assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Wishing you great health
God bless you.
Regards
Deepak
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
ok doctor thanks for taking our worry away
Brief Answer:
Take Care
Detailed Answer:
Dear Bro
It was my pleasure of being some use to you.
Take Care
Deepak
Take Care
Detailed Answer:
Dear Bro
It was my pleasure of being some use to you.
Take Care
Deepak
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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