HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

I Started PEP Treatment About 4 Hours After Unsafe Sex. When Can I Check If I Was Infected?

Hello,
I had unsafe sex about 18 days ago and started PEP treatment about 4 hours after probable exposure.
I am still in stress though and wanted to know when I can first check if I was infected.

I do sweat at night which I read is a possible symptom of infection but on the other hand I usually sweat at night so I am not sure...
Thanks,
Sat, 10 May 2014
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Symptoms of HIV/ AIDS does not occur so early. Your sweating in the night is related to anxiety or fear perhaps for which you can take Tab Trika in the night before sleep.
As far as HIV is concerned, the earliest possible test is p24 assay which can be done after 2-3 weeks.
Or you can go for ELISA or Wester Blot test after a month.
Continue the post exposure prophylaxis for 4 weeks. Just consult your treating physician.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on HIV


Loading Online Doctors....
I Started PEP Treatment About 4 Hours After Unsafe Sex. When Can I Check If I Was Infected?

Symptoms of HIV/ AIDS does not occur so early. Your sweating in the night is related to anxiety or fear perhaps for which you can take Tab Trika in the night before sleep. As far as HIV is concerned, the earliest possible test is p24 assay which can be done after 2-3 weeks. Or you can go for ELISA or Wester Blot test after a month. Continue the post exposure prophylaxis for 4 weeks. Just consult your treating physician.