Have Pleva. Is This Associated With HIV? Should I Get A Blood Test?

Posted on Wed, 28 Mar 2012

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Question : I have pleva. Is tbis associated with hiv? Should I get a blood test?

Answered by Dr. Gaurang Krishna (2 hours later)

Hellom

Thanks for writing in.

PLEVA alone doesnt warrant HIV screening.

Though it has been associated with HIV in a few cases, the association is co-incidental (as per contemporary understanding of the disease).

Each patient has to be evaluated depending upon individual clinical factors and presentations.

If you are at high risk for HIV-

Unprotected intercourse

Drug Abuse

Blood transfusion at an unregistered blood bank etc

Then, getting HIV screening is strongly suggested.

So, to summarize only PLEVA doesnt need you to get an HIV test done.

However, having said that..there is no harm in getting the test.

You can get the test done anytime..it is called voluntary testing or screeing (testing in healthy people).

I hope I have answered your query.

Please feel free to ask any further questions.

Thanks

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