Is HIV 4th Generation Test Done 5 Months Post Exposure Conclusive?

Posted on Sun, 2 Oct 2016

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Sun, 2 Oct 2016 Answered on

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Question : I am XXXX.I had unprotected sex before 5 months..i had taken test for 4th generation hiv duo test,which was negative..should i retest after 6 months or no need doctor...kindly suggest doctor..

Answered by Dr. Dr. Chintan Solanki (46 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No need at all

Detailed Answer:
Hello Mr. XXXXXXX

Thanks for writing to us. I can understand your concern.

You have already undergone sufficient investigations to rule out HIV. There is no symptom suggestive of hiv like fever, diarrhea or persistent infection. No need to go for further testing as 5 months duration is more than sufficient to confirm that there is no hiv.

Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further.

Regards,
Dr Chintan Solanki.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Chintan Solanki (1 hour later)

Thanks doctor for your valauable reply.I read in some website there is no specfic window period for hiv..virus may stay inactive for some years also like that..so only, my fear is going up doctor.is it true doctor..kindly advise me doctor..i thought my one mistake,i give lots in my life..
How can i completely rule out from hiv doctor/

Answered by Dr. Dr. Chintan Solanki (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
not for years but for months

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

In general incubation period of HIV is 30 days. Maximum it can be up to 6 months in very few cases. You have undergone testing frequently and you do not have any symptom. I come across such cases on this site many times and almost all of have anxiety about HIV only,in actual they do not have HIV.

You also need not to go for any investigation now.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj