Are HIV TRI-DOT And VDRL Tests Conclusive 115 Days After Exposure?

Posted on Mon, 23 Feb 2015

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Question : Today(115th day after exposure) I got tested for TRI DOT- came Negative and VDRL- came Non Reactive.
Are my results are coclusive, I was tested in XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Conclusive.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Welcome to health care magic.

If the tridot is negative after 3 months exposure it is conclusive. It is 115 days post exposure so it is conclusive .You are free from HIV . VDRL is negative can also be considered negative for syphilis.

You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venerologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (11 hours later)

Hi Doctor,

Thank you for the reply..
when I check in google , it is written Tri dot is only screening and it is accurate 98%.
1.I faced red dot on penis tip which comes and goes(80 day to 100 th day but no pain and no pain while urination and no white discharge).
2.Mild cold from 50th day and since last two days that is 114th day running nose.
3.115th night felt feverish and legs pain(today I searched for a diagnostic center which is far my house)
4.mild pain or discomfort under the penis head for a day again no pain in urination or anything.
are these related to any other std or still I need to check hiv at 6th month.
thanks

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Symptoms are non specific.

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thank you for follow up query.

Tridot is a very sensitive test.It can detect HIV 1&2 antibodies with almost 100% sensitivity. Also the test is done after 3 months exposure. It is conclusive .So you can allay fears of HIV.No further HIV tests required.

The symptoms of rash on penis, pain are non specific and not related to HIV.
You can send clear photos of rash or consult your doctor.
Intercourse history, partner history if any, exposure history,etc is not clear.
The fever, weakness,bodyache can be due to any other infection too.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (47 minutes later)

Hi Doctor,
Thank you for the prompt answers..

forgot to mintion:
daily I see my tongue looks white lines and they goes after brushing. what are they hiv related or any std related.

Intercourse history:
She is a local prostitute, she rubbed my penis inside the vagina lips and clitoris and she was trying to put my inside vagina and I rejected as penis is not covered with condom.
Photos:
Red dots are disappeared now, they were comes and goes form 80th day to around 100 days.

thanks for the replies..

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Not related to HIV.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.

It is quite normal.Clean your tongue with cleanser. Use mouth gargles. It is not related to HIV.
The risk is too low with the description given.
You can send photos when you have active lesions.It may be due to irritation or fungal infection.
Clean the area twice daily with warm water.
Wear loose cotton inner wears.

You can get back for any clarification
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (5 days later)

Hi Doctor,

Now I have some concerns,please see below..

1..There is a mild pain in the penis head and some times rim of the penis head which comes and goes.(No pain while urination, No Discharge)
2.. some times penis head looks reddish in some areas.(appeared two times)
3..I have small brown dot just below the penis rim.
4...kind of mild burning at the tip of the tongue.
NOTE: Uploaded the pic( the rash is circled with blue colour).
are these related to any stds or hiv, please respond me.

thank you
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Brown spot unlikely due to STDs

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
The pain symptoms ate unlikely due to STDs.
The redness may be due to irritation or fungal infection.
Clean area with warm water twice daily.
Do not wash frequently or cause irritation.
If persists get examined by a doctor .Antifungal cream like clotrimazole may be needed.
Though the photos are not clear the brown spots are unlikely be due to STDs.
The duration of spot, symptoms are not clear.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (8 hours later)

Hi Doctor,
Thank you for the response.
What is not clear sir, can you be please tell me, I would elaborate or explain clearly..

1.. Duration of brown/pink dot on penis: Identified just two days back.
2..Mild pain in the penis head and some time rim of the penis( pain comes and goes).
3..In mouth: when I wake up in the morning , my tongue tastes kind of bitterness and white lines or patches which goes after brush.
4.. Are they symptoms of any std or hiv related,please asses the problems
5.Can you conclude tri dot is conclusive and not needed any more test?
6..Do I need to take any std tests??

please respond to my concerns , sir
thank you
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No further need of HIV tests.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thank you for follow up query.

The photo is not clear .
The symptoms are non specific and are not related to HIV .The test is conclusive. So there is no need for HIV tests.
Follow instructions as given earlier for oral symptoms.
Get examined by a doctor for the spots and other symptoms.The spot does not appear to be due to STDs.

You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (3 days later)

Hi Doctor,
I came to my town for some personal reason and could not consult any doctor in my town.I will go back to XXXXXXX after 10 days,between your comments are helpful.
I know I am giving you more trouble asking questions and I am really sorry for this..
I was happy after I took the Tridot and VDRL tests.. but now and then I am facing some problem.
Today I am feeling headache and feverish.
20 days back(105th day) there was a painful white dot covered with reddish are for 4 days and it went away.
I was using A to Z tablet for mouth ulcer.

Because of this tablet ,there I=could be a change in tridot test.

please tell me , are these symptoms are related to any stds or hiv..

I am really sorry to give you trouble...
thank you
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Vitamins will not alter HIV test results.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Been
Thank you for follow up query.

Vitamin supplements will not alter HIV test results.
The symptoms are not specific.Need not relate to it to HIV.
You can get back for any clarification else please close the discussion and rate.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (6 days later)

Hi sir,
1..The white patches kind of tongue is increased and pain also there.
Please see to the attachments..
Brown Scar and Dot on penis.jpg
Tongue 2.jpg
Tongue 1.jpg
Tongue 3.jpg
2..White patches are more before brusing, I am using CANDID mouth paint and forca 150 mg.
please tell me is this a Oral Thrush.
3..is this a symptom of hiv or any stds

please respond to my concerns sir, I am so much so tensed..
thank you
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Not due to HIV.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
It is likely to be geographical tongue.It may be due to stress or vitamin deficiencies.
It is not due to HIV.
The brown dots on penis may be due to erosion or friction. So just maintain hygiene.
Take multivitamin tablets.
Consult a venerologist for examination once to remove all your fears.
You can get back for any clarification
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (42 minutes later)

Hi sir,
Thank you for the response.
1.. I think ,my tongue has which patches some ulcers I think...they are painful some times. is it a Thrush?
2..I noticed open cut on upper corner lip and it disappeared over night.
3.Posted the same in the same forum and one another doctor answered and said for 100% accuracy he suggested DNA PCR test for hiv. Does this means my Tridot test is not conclusive?
sir,please answer tht my test results are 100% percent conclusive or there is a chance of hiv
Request you to please do not mind of my serial questions
Thank you
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Tridot is conclusive after 3 months exposure

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
If it helps you queries are welcome.
These are due to stress or vitamin deficiencies. So allay fears of HIV.
After 3 months of exposure tridot is conclusive. PCR is good even in early days of exposure.
So do not worry about HIV.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (33 hours later)

Hi sir,
Good to see your replies sir,,
finally request you to reply me to the below points,, please..
1..Why I have this kind of tongue and ulcers since two months, why they are not going.
2..Is it a Thrush
3..Sometimes I feel mild pain in the tooth area
4..Any stds cause this kind of problems.
Sir,could you say these are not due to stds or hiv?
Thank you
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Stress or anxiety or vitamin deficiencies

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
It may be due to stress or vitamin deficiencies.
Get examined by a dentist for dental pain .
I do not see possibility of STDs.
You can get back for any clarification
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (11 hours later)

Hi sir,
1..You did not tell is it a Thrush?
2..Can the ulcers and white patches be more than 2 months, This can be hiv?
3..I undergone the Hair Transplantation on Oct 2010 and used medicines for about 2 months. Can this effects the hiv results ??
Request you to reply me to all the points,sir please
Thank you
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Will not alter test results.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
I do not think it may be thrush.
They can be persistent.
HIV is unlikely as test is negative.
The hair transplant treatment will not alter the test results.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (17 minutes later)

Hi sir,
Thank you for the replies..
yes sir ,, ulcers are there since two months.
White patches will go off after brush in the morning and tongue looks little red.
Request you to tell me know , this can be due to hiv.Do you suspect hiv in me.what are the chances of getting hiv.
please advice
Thank you
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Unlikely to be due to HIV.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I do not see possibility of HIV if the test is negative after 3 months exposure.The chances are nil.
These are unlikely to be due to HIV.
You can get back for any clarification else please close the discussion.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (45 minutes later)

Hi sir,
I may be asking you repeatedly the same question but I want to know are my white tongue and ulcers on tongue are due to hiv or some other reason.
Could you conclude I do not have hiv?
Thank you for all the responses sir..
Thank you
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Not due to HIV.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I do not consider it due to HIV.
You can get back for any clarification .
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar