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Is HIV Elisa Test Done Post 30 Days Of Exposure Conclusive?
Question: HI doctor, I had protected sex with commercial sex worker on 11/06/2016 and 09/07/2016..and I did HIV elisa test and viral load test on 25/08/2016..test are negative and viral load not deducted... is am free from HIV
Brief Answer:
Absolutely free.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sunday,
Welcome to HCM.
You had protected sex with CSW then nothing to worry about HIV. ELISA and viral load test results are also negative then you are definitely free from HIV so be relaxed and move ahead in life happily.
Thank You
Absolutely free.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sunday,
Welcome to HCM.
You had protected sex with CSW then nothing to worry about HIV. ELISA and viral load test results are also negative then you are definitely free from HIV so be relaxed and move ahead in life happily.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Within how many weeks or days from exposure, the viral load test does deduct the amount of virus
Brief Answer:
Within 15 days of infection.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Welcome back and thanks for follow-up.
The viral load test can detect the presence of virus any time after 15 days of infection so allay the fear of HIV, forget the episode and move on in life.
Thank You
Within 15 days of infection.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Welcome back and thanks for follow-up.
The viral load test can detect the presence of virus any time after 15 days of infection so allay the fear of HIV, forget the episode and move on in life.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Thanks doctor, Will I do another HIV Elisa and viral load...Because it is only 7 weeks from my last exposure...also I had vitamin B12 deficiency level of 145 from b12 assay test..I took vitamin b12 shots once a week for 5 week (today 3rd shot)...losing weight around 6kgs, sore tongue, mouth ulcer, loss of appetite, difficult to pass stools...what should I do sir..
Brief Answer:
No need for any further test.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
As such no further testing is required but to relieve your anxiety you can go for repeat test after three months. The symptoms are non specific for HIV so consult your physician to isolate the cause, follow the treatment regime and you will be fine soon.
Thank You
No need for any further test.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
As such no further testing is required but to relieve your anxiety you can go for repeat test after three months. The symptoms are non specific for HIV so consult your physician to isolate the cause, follow the treatment regime and you will be fine soon.
Thank You
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
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