I Had Protected Exposure On 24th Feb. I Did Pcr

Posted on Fri, 29 Mar 2019

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Question : I had protected exposure on 24th feb. I did pcr rna on 12th day (non reactive) then on 22nd day I did duo combo (non reactive) then on 28th day I did DND qualitative test and was also non reactive also on 29th day I did antibodies test which is also negative. Am I free from HIV?

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Definitely you are safe from HIV.

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ppriyank,

Welcome to HCM.

If you had protected exposure then as such also the chances of contracting HIV are nil and the test result after 29 days is negative which is considered highly reliable so you need not to worry at all because you are absolutely safe and risk free. Be relaxed, forget the episode and live your life normally. As your friend I will also advice to stay away from unsafe sexual practices to prevent the future risk of HIV or other STDs. If any further doubt is there feel free to ask me again.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (6 minutes later)

I am suffering from severe anxiety issue regarding this . Also I got sore thraot and whiteness on tongue . How to get rid of anxiety and stress related to this

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Don't think excessively about HIV.

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ppriyank,

Welcome back and thanks for follow-up.

Sorethroat and whiteness on tongue may be due to other reason but not specific to HIV only so don't think excessively about HIV. Allay your fear and anxiety because you are not at risk. For your mental satisfaction, you can go for repeat testing after 6 weeks of expsore and the result will definitely come as negative. Be relaxed, forget the episode and move on in life.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (23 hours later)

Sir after 6 weeks duo combo test is conclusive ? Or do I need to perform another test ? I am getting married on 18th April so is it safe to establish relationship after that ?

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You can definitelty go ahead with your marriage.

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ppriyank,

Welcome to HCM once again.

The test result for HIV Duos Combo test after 6 weeks is more than 99% reliable and conclusive so don't get afraid. You can definitely move ahead with your marriage plans and establish relationship after that with your partner so be relaxed and move on. For any further help feel free to ask me again.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana