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Is HIV Ag/Ab Test Done After Seven Months Conclusive?

Posted on Wed, 28 Jan 2015

Question: I had a negative hiv ag/ab test 7 months after an exposure. I had all ars symptoms 2 weeks after exposure and some symptoms still persist should i continue testing..

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
HIV testing is not necessary.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query.I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.

The negative antibodies test after 7 months exposure is conclusive.
You need not go for repeat test .
The symptoms of ars are non specific .
You can allay fears of HIV totally.

You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venereologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (43 minutes later)

I have swollen lymph node behind left ear and under jaw on left side. I still have tongue lesions after 9 months. And stuffy and runny nose.. Under what circumstance would someone have delayed seronconversion..

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Immunosuppressive drugs alter titres not results.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.

Seroconversion usually occurs by 3 months and rarely by 6 months. Unlikely beyond this period

The reasons may be like cancer, those on immunosuppressive drugs .
These may reduce titres but usually may not alter test results.

So you can allay fears of HIV.
These symptoms can be investigated by a physician thoroughly.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (23 minutes later)

These are the symptoms i had post sex. Rash, sore throat, Penis Ulcer, lasted for aproximately 2 Weeks. Right After Came Flu Like Illness. Stuffy Nose, swollen Lymph all over, night sweats for 2 months, White Tongue with Lessions On Side. White Line on inner Cheek. discloration Of Toenails. Then gastro Intestinal Problems Confusion And Continued Malaise since First Set Of Symptoms, Stiff Neck, Shortness of Breathe ear Ache blurry symptoms reocurring throat issues. The girl I had Sex With Recently Got Over Flu And She was Complaining About Stiff Neck. And Throat Issues. I had a 6 week 12 week 17 week hiv1/o/2 icma antibody test poat exposure negative. And then a 21 week hiv ag/ab negative. Then i had a 7 month negative ag/ab.But my symptoms like stuffy nose, blurry vision, tongue lesions, and small swollen lymph behind ear and under jaw still persist if not hiv what other virus could cause this.

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Likely due to anxiety.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.

It is sure that you do not have HIV.So allay fears of HIV.
The symptoms may be due to anxiety .
So forget about the HIV issue or episode.
Get involved in activities you like.
Do exercises, meditation , yoga .

There are other rarer possibilities like EBV, CMV.etc.
You can consult a physician or infectious disease specialist for evaluation .
You can go for lymph node biopsy or FNAC if needed.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (2 days later)

How reliable are the test. And do everyone seroconvert at the same time my exposure was vaginal sex. Is it the same as homosexual exposure. I also am XXXXXXX XXXXXXX Do XXXXXXX XXXXXXX seronconvert same time as other races.. I have been to many doctors and they all diagnose me with having nothing wrong they just give me antibiotics that dont work. Before the exposure i was an healthy individual who worked out 4 to 5 times a week and now i continually get sick with stuffy nose blurry vision lymph node swelling and jumpy muscles.

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Reliable.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.

The antibody tests are reliable after 3 month.

Antibodies are formed by 2 weeks to 3 months of exposure.This time frame is given keeping in mind of all possible routes of entry (vaginal/ anal), makeup of individual etc.
So whether XXXXXXX or XXXXXXX or Asian the antibodies will be formed .
6 months period is given as a further extension too.
So please consult a physician or infectious disease specialist for evaluation.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venereologist

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T