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Is TRI-DOT Test Done In Four, Seven And Ten Months Respectively After Exposure Conclusive?

Posted on Thu, 12 Nov 2015

Question: Hi,
I have test tridot test after 4 months, 7months, and 10months,after an incident. Everything was negative. Fear is not going from my mind. Do i need to consult a physiatrist. Please suggest me and help me.

Thanks,

Answered by Dr. Sankaranantham Murugan (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You are free from HIV beyond any doubt

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM
Thanks for posting your query
Trust the fact, that there is no possibility for HIV when the tests remain repeatedly
non-reactive even after 3 months following a risky exposure. All the sex workers are not necessarily HIV positive and all exposures are not necessarily infectious. Your results confirm that you are free from HIV. So forget about the incident. If you are not convinced by these information, you can consult a psychiatrist for further help.
Dr S Murugan

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Sankaranantham Murugan (4 days later)

Hi Doctor,

Thanks for your reply actually i am bit relaxed now. Actually the incident is oncea lady sat on my lap and she huged me she was in arbitrary condition i feared of HIV. Can you please educate how this diesease is transmitted and all. If the HIV hug or kiss hand will me get HIV.

Thanks,
As you mentioned in the answered, There is no sexual activity or any thing like that involved.

Answered by Dr. Sankaranantham Murugan (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are free from HIV. No risk for HIV.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
You are absolutely safe. There is nothing to worry.
Even if we consider that the lady you had encountered is HIV positive individual, kissing over hand and hugging is totally risk free.
Anal sex and vaginal sex are having more risk for HIV. Oral sex has a low risk. whereas all other sexual activities are having negligible risk. Hugging and kissing over hand are absolutely safe practice as far as HIV transmission is concerned.
Dr S.Murugan

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Sankaranantham Murugan (3 days later)

Hi Doctor,
I forget to mention that, Last month when i was in US. I went to a strip club and had a Lap dance. There was no sexual activity involved. Only she rubbed her breast on my face. I haven't taken it in my mouth. I am afraid that this causes any STD.
Thanks.

To add up here, i had a HIV test ELISa after this. It means after 42,days it was negative.can i validate this or i have to test again. Please help me doctor my anxiety is killing me.

Answered by Dr. Sankaranantham Murugan (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No risk for HIV

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
HIV ELISA on 42 day has of no value as it falls within the window period for a HIV antibody detection test.
But rubbing with breast has no risk for HIV even if that lady had HIV positive.
Not o worry at all.
Dr S.Murugan

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sankaranantham Murugan (1 hour later)

Thank you doctor, i am relaxed. So i don't need to go for another test. Please advise me.

Answered by Dr. Sankaranantham Murugan (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No more test is necessary for you

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
You had no risk for HIV infection. You need no further test for HIV. Just forget about the incident.
Dr S Murugan

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar