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Is Swollen Lymph Node Symptom Of HIV?
Question: Hi doctor, I'm from malaysia and a male
I have protected varginal sex and receiving unproctected oral sex..
my test were
1.3 weeks ECLIA HIV 1/2 ag ab non reactive and rapid test HIV 1/2 NON REACTIVE
2. 28 days HIV rapid combo test HIV 1/2 ag ab non reactive
3. 8 weeks EIA HIV 1/2 non reactive
4. 12 weeks 2 rapid HIV 1/2 AND 1 EIA HIV 1/2 all came back non reactive
5. 15 weeks rapid HIV 1/2 NON REACTIVE
6 16 Weeks 4th gen EIA HIV 1/2 ag ab NON REACTIVE
Symptom
10 weeks feeling swollen lymph node - doctor claim its normal size
16 weeks lymph node swollen on my neck
Now my question are :-
1.In your experience with my multiple tested, do i have hiv?
2.Does my results conclusive? I do read alot suggesting HIV test detected mostly subtype of HIV..I scared that I got infected unusual subtype hiv since I'm from asia(commonly said there were sub-B and Sub-E or F i dont remember well)
3.Malaysia government officially stated that window period for HIV are between 3 month to 6 month, do i need retest on/or after 6 month?
4.My lymph nodes that (starting on 16 weeks after exposure) now starting to swell more on the neck..do i start to serocnverssion or just my anxiety constantly poking and searching make it appear?
thank you doctor sorry for my bad english
I have protected varginal sex and receiving unproctected oral sex..
my test were
1.3 weeks ECLIA HIV 1/2 ag ab non reactive and rapid test HIV 1/2 NON REACTIVE
2. 28 days HIV rapid combo test HIV 1/2 ag ab non reactive
3. 8 weeks EIA HIV 1/2 non reactive
4. 12 weeks 2 rapid HIV 1/2 AND 1 EIA HIV 1/2 all came back non reactive
5. 15 weeks rapid HIV 1/2 NON REACTIVE
6 16 Weeks 4th gen EIA HIV 1/2 ag ab NON REACTIVE
Symptom
10 weeks feeling swollen lymph node - doctor claim its normal size
16 weeks lymph node swollen on my neck
Now my question are :-
1.In your experience with my multiple tested, do i have hiv?
2.Does my results conclusive? I do read alot suggesting HIV test detected mostly subtype of HIV..I scared that I got infected unusual subtype hiv since I'm from asia(commonly said there were sub-B and Sub-E or F i dont remember well)
3.Malaysia government officially stated that window period for HIV are between 3 month to 6 month, do i need retest on/or after 6 month?
4.My lymph nodes that (starting on 16 weeks after exposure) now starting to swell more on the neck..do i start to serocnverssion or just my anxiety constantly poking and searching make it appear?
thank you doctor sorry for my bad english
Brief Answer:
Both HIV1&2 ruled out. symptoms not related to HIV
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Thanks for posting your query
You had a protective vaginal exposure and an unprotected oral sex. Oral sex carries a low risk for HIV/STD.
Your tests done at 12 weeks and after 12 weeks were repeatedly non reactive. They were very much conclusive. Both HIV 1 and 2 were ruled out.
Lymph node enlargement may be due to a lot of reasons. A needle aspiration or a biopsy may confirm the possibility. Definitely it could not be related to HIV as your tests were nonreactive repeatedly. With regards your problem, you follow the advice of your physician.
Dr S.Murugan
Both HIV1&2 ruled out. symptoms not related to HIV
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Thanks for posting your query
You had a protective vaginal exposure and an unprotected oral sex. Oral sex carries a low risk for HIV/STD.
Your tests done at 12 weeks and after 12 weeks were repeatedly non reactive. They were very much conclusive. Both HIV 1 and 2 were ruled out.
Lymph node enlargement may be due to a lot of reasons. A needle aspiration or a biopsy may confirm the possibility. Definitely it could not be related to HIV as your tests were nonreactive repeatedly. With regards your problem, you follow the advice of your physician.
Dr S.Murugan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
thank you doctor..do i need retest on/after 6 month exposure?
Brief Answer:
No more test needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
You don't need any more tests for HIV unless you are on some immunosuppressive drugs like steroids during the window period. Window period for HIV is 8- 12 weeks only and not more than that.
Dr S.Murugan
No more test needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
You don't need any more tests for HIV unless you are on some immunosuppressive drugs like steroids during the window period. Window period for HIV is 8- 12 weeks only and not more than that.
Dr S.Murugan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
ok why some country like mine the goverment advised to take the test on 3 - 6 month?
Brief Answer:
Country design their guidelines asper their expert
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome once again.
I can answer from my own experience in the field of HIV Medicine for the past 25 years and also from my learning from other experiences which were presented in various international and national conferences and journals. A normal individual is not necessary to repeat the test after 12 weeks at normal circumstances.
Dr S.Murugan
Country design their guidelines asper their expert
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome once again.
I can answer from my own experience in the field of HIV Medicine for the past 25 years and also from my learning from other experiences which were presented in various international and national conferences and journals. A normal individual is not necessary to repeat the test after 12 weeks at normal circumstances.
Dr S.Murugan
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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