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When Is The Time To Check For HIV Virus After Intercourse?

i had intercourse 1year 4 months before now i tested for hiv1&2 its negative only.but while checking 1year before i got hepatitis C virus (HCV). doctor said it will cure automatically because i got less than range of 15 only. now i checked hepatitis C virus (HCV) its became negative. what is the window period for hiv? i was worried a lot. please help me
Wed, 25 Jun 2014
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Hello!
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.

The window period for HIV is 3-6 months.
If you test for HIV 6 months after possible exposure (intercourse) ,the result is 100% reliable and conclusive.
Since you tested for HIV 1 year 4 months after the exposure and the result was negative, you are not infected.
You are HIV negative and don't need to do further tests.
You can rest your mind and don't worry anymore about this.

Hope my answer has helped.
Wish you good health.
Dr.Rovena Murati
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When Is The Time To Check For HIV Virus After Intercourse?

Hello! I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The window period for HIV is 3-6 months. If you test for HIV 6 months after possible exposure (intercourse) ,the result is 100% reliable and conclusive. Since you tested for HIV 1 year 4 months after the exposure and the result was negative, you are not infected. You are HIV negative and don t need to do further tests. You can rest your mind and don t worry anymore about this. Hope my answer has helped. Wish you good health. Dr.Rovena Murati