What Is The Window Period For Syphilis And Hepatitis Post Exposure?

Brief Answer:
Screening tests for Hepatitis and Syphilis to be done at 3 and 6 months

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.

I have read through your query in detail.
Though you have tested negative for HIV 1 & 2 and antigen, it is essential to follow standard protocols for HIV screening as laid down by guidelines.

Besides HIV, there can be other conditions causing flu. It would be helpful to consult a medical specialist and get specific tests done after complete clinical examination if your symptoms are still persisting.

The HIV antibodies usually appear after 3 to 8 weeks following infection. However the tests, if negative, should be repeated at 3 months and 6 months. This is because in some people antibodies take up to 6 months to develop after HIV infection.

In your case it appears that you might have got the usual flu due to weather changes and not any illness related to HIV.

Getting tested for STDs like Syphilis is recommended as soon as 2 to 3 weeks after the exposure or sooner if you have symptoms and it is recommended that it are retested again at least three to six months later to confirm negative results.

Hepatitis B might be tested after 3 months and repeated again at the end of 6 months.

Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.

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Dr.Vivek

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Brief Answer:
Please wait for 3 months and 6 months tests

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX,
Thanks for writing back with an update.

I suggest that you please get the 3 months and 6 months tests done. This will be more confirmatory and useful to you. Doing 6 and 8 weeks tests will still require the 3 months test results.

Hope your query is answered.
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Regards,
Dr.Vivek

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Brief Answer:
Looking like little rashes

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXX,
Thanks for writing back with an update.

I have seen the uploaded pictures and most likely it is little rashes, probably due to skin irritation following shaving in the area. It is not looking like ingrown hair. Please apply some antiseptic creams and observe. Do not try to scratch the rashes.

The last picture of the eyelid is not too clear. Request for a more clear picture please.

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Dr.Vivek

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Brief Answer:
Its early to develop HIV related rashes if your test results are negative

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXX,
Thanks for writing back with an update.

Regarding earliest symptoms of HIV, medical literature days the following
"Within 2-4 weeks after HIV infection, many, but not all, people experience flu-like symptoms, often described as the “worst flu ever.” This is called “acute retroviral syndrome” (ARS) or “primary HIV infection,” and it’s the body’s natural response to the HIV infection."

Other than the above, no specific clinical signs are seen in the early stages. HIV does not cause a rash by itself but can cause conditions that involve eruption of rashes. If you have tested HIV negative on all tests till date then you do not have any rashes due to conditions in associations with HIV.

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Dr.Vivek

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