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What do my HIV reports indicate?
Query: Hello doctor, What do this reports indicate? After one-year exposure, following tests were taken HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)1 and 2, western blot, which was negative. HIV-1 RNA PCR(Ribonucleic acid polymerase chain reaction) qualitative- non-detectable. Please let me know whether I am positiv... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is a confirmatory test. It is done after one year of exposure. You are free from HIV. You can allay fears of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency virus) from that exposure. Forget about the incid... Read Full »
Is HIV testing necessary after condom breakage during sex?
Query: Hello doctor, While having sex with a commercial sex worker (CSW) the condom broke. It was not more than 10 seconds before I found out, no ejaculation happened and I had no open sores on my penis or any other cuts, yet still I found a tiny amount of blood on the condom, I cannot think of any reason ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, the chances of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) transmission by single unprotected intercourse is much less than 1 % (1/200 to 1/1000). The chances of HIV transmission is slightly higher during menstruation. Condom broken is almost similar to unprotected intercour... Read Full »
Are my throat pain and swollen lymph node symptoms of HIV?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a protected sexual intercourse with an unknown person last month. After about ten days, I experienced throat pain and noticed one swollen lymph node. I visited a doctor and underwent HIV and throat culture tests. The doctor diagnosed it as a bacterial infection. Despite this, I r... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I can understand your concern. The chances of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) tests coming positive later with the given test results and dates are almost nil. However, it is better to go for an HIV antibody test after 90 days ... Read Full »
My HIV RNA early detection detection and fourth-generation tests are negative. Is it conclusive?
Query: Hello doctor, I had protected sex with a girl, and after two weeks, I had anxiety, light sore throat, and weakness. I took an HIV(Human Immunodeficiency Virus) RNA (Ribonucleicacid) early detection test on day 15 from possible exposure, and on day 25, the fourth generation antigen-antibody combo tes... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The tests are almost conclusive, provided there is no further risk exposure. The chances of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) tests coming positive later are almost nil. It would be better to go for an HIV antibodies test after three months of exposure to be relieved ... Read Full »
I have been anxious about HIV for the past year. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I have been stressing about HIV for the last 12 months. My last exposure was 12 months ago, and I have done plenty of tests since then. I did three antibody self-tests 5 months after exposure. I was not sure how to interpret them as they only showed one visible line, which essentially mean... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your medical history and understand your concerns. If the HIV antibodies test, conducted in a reliable laboratory after 90 days of exposure, is negative, then it is conclusive, provided there is no further risk exposure. Repeatedly negative tests afte... Read Full »
Kindly clear my doubts regarding HIV test.
Query: Hi doctor,My plan is to take an HIV test tomorrow after an exposure that happened 84 days ago. I have two questions:Is 84 days enough to take the test? My doctor told me that I must take the test after 90 days since there may be a risk of HIV 2. So is 84 days enough for both HIV 1 and HIV2?I have be... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. It would be better if you go for an HIV antibody test after 90 days of exposure rather than after 84 days to obtain conclusive results so that you can be relieved of anxiety totally. As per protocol better go after 90 days and... Read Full »
I want to know when HIV can be found in blood. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, What is the period that the HIV will be detected in blood by using available test methods? Please give minimum and maximum period details. Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) can be detected by some tests as early as four days of exposure if negative conclusive results suggest HIV negative after three months of exposure. I hope this information will help you. Thanks. Read Full »
Should I retest for HIV after 6 months of exposure?
Query: Hi doctor, I had unprotected sex with a sex worker and after exactly 12 weeks of exposure, I did an HIV 1 and 2 antibodies and HIV 1 and 2 P24 combo test. It came negative. But, some guidelines advise repeating the test after six months. Should I consider my test conclusive or test again after six m... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. HIV antibodies are formed two to six weeks post exposure. Three months is the latest time given. If the antibodies tests are negative after three months of exposure, then it is conclusive that you are free from HIV, provided there is no further risky exposure. You ne... Read Full »
I had a runny nose and sore throat after protected sex. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I had a protected sex with a spa girl ten days back and after three days I started getting a runny nose and a sore throat. On the sixth day of the exposure, I went to STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease) clinic. They asked me to do an HIV(Human Immunodeficiency Virus) PCR(Polymerase chain R... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The chances of transmission of HIV by protected intercourse is nil if the condom is used in a right manner. The HIV tests are repeatedly negative especially the PCR at 11 days combo or duo test after one-month exposure. With the given description and test results, the cha... Read Full »
Do white tongue and low lymphocyte levels indicate an HIV infection?
Query: Hi doctor, I had unprotected vaginal sex two years ago. A few months after that incident, I underwent a few tests that I have mentioned below, I underwent an HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) rapid test, and the results were negative. I did an HIV CMIA (Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immuno Assay) ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for contacting us on icliniq.com. The HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) antibody tests are repeatedly negative after three months of exposure, so do not worry about HIV. They are conclusive, provided there is no further risk of exposure. So, there is no need fo... Read Full »