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Which Test Can Be Taken For HIV?

Posted on Tue, 5 Nov 2024

Question: 4 days before i had unprotected sex with 1 married lady she told She had sex with six people(including her husband) in past 10 years and she told i have not hiv and hiv symptoms after many time request she accepted for hiv test she angry on me about this matter i have lot of hiv fear what hiv test reliable to her if her test will negetive any further test necessary for me i can't properly mingle with my family and friends i don't sleep and eat properly how to come out of this anxiety please help me

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Which test she had?

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
which test she had ?
HIV test can be simple card test or ELISA, card test is not reliable and she must get an ELISA test. If ELISA is negative no further tests are required.
Thanks

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

Follow up: Dr. Shinas Hussain (6 hours later)

any test required for me. if she will negetive
and this is 5th day of explored now i have penis glans and anus itching and pain. is it symptoms of hiv and std or sti? I'm totally confused my mind is not in control please help me

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You can go for an ELISA after two months.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The symptoms are non specific and not related to HIV.
You can go for an ELISA test just for reassurance.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Saisudha Kotla

Follow up: Dr. Shinas Hussain (3 hours later)

dear sir my penis little bit swelling some burning sensation while urination and always burning in anus no blisters,warts,sore not seen any chance of std if no plz tell medicine

Follow up: Dr. Shinas Hussain (15 hours later)

7th day of my exposure from the yesterday night my right side lymph glands small swelling and pain while rotate head and eating and touching is this symptoms of hiv o due to my stress there are so many days for my test how to come out from this anxiety

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Unrelated to any STD

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It is unrelated to any STD. Avoid unwanted anxiety.
UTI(urinary tract infection) is a possibility.
Go for a urine routine and drink plenty of water.
Thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Saisudha Kotla