Is ELISA HIV Test Done 5 Months Post Exposure Conclusive?

Posted on Fri, 1 Sep 2017

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Question : Please doctor answer my question.Need help!!!

Early March i had a protected sex with a CSW and on 14 july i had fever, sore throat, nightsweat and lots of all ARS hiv symptoms..2 Aug i did Eclia combo test Hiv1/2 ag/ab not detected(negative)

My question doctor.
Are my test conclusive?cus it almost 5 months post exposure
And can ARS symptoms come this late???

Really need your help!!!

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (59 minutes later)

hi,
Kindly ask your question.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Regards

Brief Answer:
Your test results are conclusive.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thanks for trusting hcm about your health care.
I have gone through your history and understand your concerns.
Yes,Elisa test after 5 months of exposure are very conclusive and negative means you are not suffering with HIV.
But as you are exposed to sex worker and having symptoms, I would suggest you to go for repeat testing after 3 months.
But as your test results negative, you should not take much stress.
Hope found useful, feel free to ask more information.
Good luck.
Regards

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