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Is 4th Generation HIV Test Done Post 5 Months Of Exposure Conclusive?
Question: Hi Doctor,
I am in very pathetic situation,seems like life has no meaning left.I don't smoke neither any bad habit, this is the worst thing that i have done.
I have protected intercourse with prostitute 27th Feb'2015 (1.5 years back) on 05th March'15( 5days) after i felt cold with no fever thought of like i have caught deadly virus i.e Hiv
1)gone for test on 14th March (14 days) Tri-DOT which came back Negative, 2) then after 3 months(Rapid Test) which is negative,
3) then after 3.5 Months (HIV I Ag & Total Abs to HIV I & II) having value 0.274 i gues this is 4th gen test,
4)then again same test at same lab at 6 months (HIV I Ag & Total Abs to HIV I & II) having value 0.313
5) After 31st Jan'16 (11 months) (HIV I Ag & Total Abs to HIV I & II) having value 0.316 i.e negative (Central Lab)
6) On 17th Feb/16 (11.5 Months) at SRL Diagnostic (Antibody Test Elisa) which is negative
7) After 12.5 months (10th March'16) at SRL Diagnostic same (Antibody Test) which is again negative.
sir still having numbness in my left leg and left hand, is this symptom of HIV or anxiety that i dont know this symptom is from past 1.5 year ,i am quite depressed, frustrated ,that mistake is taking my life, i have no idea what to do, i keep on thinking why there is numbness, sensation in my leg and hand
How much time it will take to resolve
Sir, please suggest i am planning again to test in August after 18 months , do retesting is needed or not, if not what can i do for numbness
Any HIV Specialist that i can visit in XXXXXXX or test that i could take to assure that i dont have hiv.
What is the maximum window period,have you seen any case in XXXXXXX having false negative till one year, can i be the one.
I have taken HEP B ,C ,VDRL test all were negative.
Vitamin b12 is 268
Vitamin D is 14.2 ng/ml (Low) taken one month course but no effect still numbness in leg and hand.
Sir please help
I am in very pathetic situation,seems like life has no meaning left.I don't smoke neither any bad habit, this is the worst thing that i have done.
I have protected intercourse with prostitute 27th Feb'2015 (1.5 years back) on 05th March'15( 5days) after i felt cold with no fever thought of like i have caught deadly virus i.e Hiv
1)gone for test on 14th March (14 days) Tri-DOT which came back Negative, 2) then after 3 months(Rapid Test) which is negative,
3) then after 3.5 Months (HIV I Ag & Total Abs to HIV I & II) having value 0.274 i gues this is 4th gen test,
4)then again same test at same lab at 6 months (HIV I Ag & Total Abs to HIV I & II) having value 0.313
5) After 31st Jan'16 (11 months) (HIV I Ag & Total Abs to HIV I & II) having value 0.316 i.e negative (Central Lab)
6) On 17th Feb/16 (11.5 Months) at SRL Diagnostic (Antibody Test Elisa) which is negative
7) After 12.5 months (10th March'16) at SRL Diagnostic same (Antibody Test) which is again negative.
sir still having numbness in my left leg and left hand, is this symptom of HIV or anxiety that i dont know this symptom is from past 1.5 year ,i am quite depressed, frustrated ,that mistake is taking my life, i have no idea what to do, i keep on thinking why there is numbness, sensation in my leg and hand
How much time it will take to resolve
Sir, please suggest i am planning again to test in August after 18 months , do retesting is needed or not, if not what can i do for numbness
Any HIV Specialist that i can visit in XXXXXXX or test that i could take to assure that i dont have hiv.
What is the maximum window period,have you seen any case in XXXXXXX having false negative till one year, can i be the one.
I have taken HEP B ,C ,VDRL test all were negative.
Vitamin b12 is 268
Vitamin D is 14.2 ng/ml (Low) taken one month course but no effect still numbness in leg and hand.
Sir please help
Brief Answer:
You are free from HIV infection beyond any doubt.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Thanks for posting your query.
There is nothing serious to be worried about.
All the prostitutes are not necessarily HIV positive. Moreover, you had a protected exposure.
Your 4th generation tests were repeatedly non-reactive after 3,6, 11 and 12. 5months. It is 100 % sure that you are free from HIV infection. There is nothing like seronegative HIV infection. HIV cannot manifest within a weeks time. Cold is a very common problem that anybody can have. There are various reasons for numbness. Your symptoms are not related to HIV infection. Your physician will take care of your problem. No need for further test for HIV.
Dr S Murugan
You are free from HIV infection beyond any doubt.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Thanks for posting your query.
There is nothing serious to be worried about.
All the prostitutes are not necessarily HIV positive. Moreover, you had a protected exposure.
Your 4th generation tests were repeatedly non-reactive after 3,6, 11 and 12. 5months. It is 100 % sure that you are free from HIV infection. There is nothing like seronegative HIV infection. HIV cannot manifest within a weeks time. Cold is a very common problem that anybody can have. There are various reasons for numbness. Your symptoms are not related to HIV infection. Your physician will take care of your problem. No need for further test for HIV.
Dr S Murugan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi sir,
I would be more thankful and more than happy to you if you could answer my questions.
1) What could be the maximum window period for HIV ? have you seen anybody taking more than one year to seroconvert as i know you are one of the best doctor.
2)Does Peripheral Nueropathy(Leg and hand numbness) is symptom of HIV, if it is does it occur in early or late stage
3) Does it because of anxiety and depression i am feeling leg or hand numbness or due to vitamin deficiency.
4) What are the typical symptom of HIV if it all occurs after one year.
5) What best you can suggest for numbness should i consult neurologist or psychiatrist.
Sir, Thanks in advance
I would be more thankful and more than happy to you if you could answer my questions.
1) What could be the maximum window period for HIV ? have you seen anybody taking more than one year to seroconvert as i know you are one of the best doctor.
2)Does Peripheral Nueropathy(Leg and hand numbness) is symptom of HIV, if it is does it occur in early or late stage
3) Does it because of anxiety and depression i am feeling leg or hand numbness or due to vitamin deficiency.
4) What are the typical symptom of HIV if it all occurs after one year.
5) What best you can suggest for numbness should i consult neurologist or psychiatrist.
Sir, Thanks in advance
Brief Answer:
You are free from HIV. Symptoms not related to HIV infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
Window period for HIV is around 6-8 weeks and may be prolonged up to 12 weeks after the exposure. If anyone has HIV and on immunosuppressive drugs it may be delayed up to 6 months. I never came across any case seroconverted 12 weeks after the exposure in my 25 years of experience with HIV patients.
Numbness and neuropathy can occur in HIV disease in very late and advanced condition. Anxiety may manifest with numbness.
Earliest manifestations of HIV can occur 4-6 weeks after the infection as flu like fever, thoat pain, body pain etc. The individual recover from this illness within two weeks, then remain symptomless for more than 5-10 years. Your symptoms are not related to HIV infection and your physician will treat the same. Get well soon.
Dr S Murugan
You are free from HIV. Symptoms not related to HIV infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
Window period for HIV is around 6-8 weeks and may be prolonged up to 12 weeks after the exposure. If anyone has HIV and on immunosuppressive drugs it may be delayed up to 6 months. I never came across any case seroconverted 12 weeks after the exposure in my 25 years of experience with HIV patients.
Numbness and neuropathy can occur in HIV disease in very late and advanced condition. Anxiety may manifest with numbness.
Earliest manifestations of HIV can occur 4-6 weeks after the infection as flu like fever, thoat pain, body pain etc. The individual recover from this illness within two weeks, then remain symptomless for more than 5-10 years. Your symptoms are not related to HIV infection and your physician will treat the same. Get well soon.
Dr S Murugan
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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