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Is A Negative HIV Antibody Test After Six Months Conclusive?
Question: Hello doctor ,
I am a 26 year old homosexual male i had unprotected oral sex on april 1st 2015 and april 19 2015 with the same guy since then i was having low grade fever swollen lymph nodes all over body . I got a hiv 1 and 2 Pcr done at metroplis includinh 4th generation hiv duo on XXXXXXX 19 th all came negative
Later on aug 2nd 2015 i had a antibody test for hiv which is negative can i take it conclusively negative ???
The problem is i had got oral thrush in september doctor gave me candiforce and candid paste . My thrush is cleared now . I read oral thrush occurs only in hiv patients . Later i m having sore throat now which is since todays i m on antibiotic augmentin 625 mg
what i m worrying is am i still in window period or are they any strains which are not detected
doctor please tell am i conclusively negative and can go ahead with life
I am a 26 year old homosexual male i had unprotected oral sex on april 1st 2015 and april 19 2015 with the same guy since then i was having low grade fever swollen lymph nodes all over body . I got a hiv 1 and 2 Pcr done at metroplis includinh 4th generation hiv duo on XXXXXXX 19 th all came negative
Later on aug 2nd 2015 i had a antibody test for hiv which is negative can i take it conclusively negative ???
The problem is i had got oral thrush in september doctor gave me candiforce and candid paste . My thrush is cleared now . I read oral thrush occurs only in hiv patients . Later i m having sore throat now which is since todays i m on antibiotic augmentin 625 mg
what i m worrying is am i still in window period or are they any strains which are not detected
doctor please tell am i conclusively negative and can go ahead with life
Brief Answer:
Recommended HIV 2 antibodies test after 6 months for conclusive result
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.
1. The window period of HIV infection has been found to be 6 months in 99.99 percent of infections.
2. The 4th generation duo antigen antibody test is conclusive for HIV 1 infection after one month because it tests for p24 antigen which is always positive in HIV 1 infection after a month.
3. In the rare possibility of HIV 2 infection, the HIV antibody test against HIV 2 infection is recommended to be done after 6 months to confirm that a person is safe.
4. Oral thrush is a fungal condition that is found in people who have a weak immunity. This can include those who are elderly, have some type of chronic infection, those who are having an abnormality of the immune system (both infectious like HIV and non infectious causes). Therefore it is wrong to believe that oral thrush occurs only in HIV population. It can occur in people who do not maintain good nutrition and the malnourished.
5. Augmentin 625 is a strong antibiotic for treating bacterial infections and I think your doctor suspects that you have a bacterial infection which is causing the sore throat. Please take it for the recommended duration.
In conclusion, the antibody test (for HIV1 and HIV2) done in August almost confirms that you are safe. Keeping in mind the fact that 4th generation HIV duo test does not entirely rule out HIV 2 infection and the last antibody test was done in August 2015 (4 months after exposure) therefore I suggest that you do a antibody test against HIV 2 (usually test kits test for HIV 1 and 2 antibodies) right now since 6 months are over following exposure. This will be completely conclusive result.
I am almost sure that your test result will be negative and you can continue with normal life.
Hope this query is answered.
Please write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Recommended HIV 2 antibodies test after 6 months for conclusive result
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.
1. The window period of HIV infection has been found to be 6 months in 99.99 percent of infections.
2. The 4th generation duo antigen antibody test is conclusive for HIV 1 infection after one month because it tests for p24 antigen which is always positive in HIV 1 infection after a month.
3. In the rare possibility of HIV 2 infection, the HIV antibody test against HIV 2 infection is recommended to be done after 6 months to confirm that a person is safe.
4. Oral thrush is a fungal condition that is found in people who have a weak immunity. This can include those who are elderly, have some type of chronic infection, those who are having an abnormality of the immune system (both infectious like HIV and non infectious causes). Therefore it is wrong to believe that oral thrush occurs only in HIV population. It can occur in people who do not maintain good nutrition and the malnourished.
5. Augmentin 625 is a strong antibiotic for treating bacterial infections and I think your doctor suspects that you have a bacterial infection which is causing the sore throat. Please take it for the recommended duration.
In conclusion, the antibody test (for HIV1 and HIV2) done in August almost confirms that you are safe. Keeping in mind the fact that 4th generation HIV duo test does not entirely rule out HIV 2 infection and the last antibody test was done in August 2015 (4 months after exposure) therefore I suggest that you do a antibody test against HIV 2 (usually test kits test for HIV 1 and 2 antibodies) right now since 6 months are over following exposure. This will be completely conclusive result.
I am almost sure that your test result will be negative and you can continue with normal life.
Hope this query is answered.
Please write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Hello doctor i have undergone a HIV 1 and 2 antibody test today along with CBP and urine routine and microscopic and vdrl and tpha rbs . My hiv report says negative so can i take it conclusive ??? A m i safe and urine report shows leukocytes 4-5 .what does it indicate ??? Does it show any STD ???? And monocytr is 1 . Normal is 2 -5 am i dying ?? Doctor please help am i conclusively negative
Brief Answer:
You are completely safe and please lead a normal life
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing back with an update.
1. If your results for HIV 1 and 2 antibodies test are negative then you are safe and it is conclusive.
2. Leukocytes in the range of 2 to 5 are acceptable in urine. This is not a problem.
3. Your STD screening test is also normal.
Please continue with your normal life and be careful next time you have sex with any partner.
Hope this query is answered.
Please write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
You are completely safe and please lead a normal life
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing back with an update.
1. If your results for HIV 1 and 2 antibodies test are negative then you are safe and it is conclusive.
2. Leukocytes in the range of 2 to 5 are acceptable in urine. This is not a problem.
3. Your STD screening test is also normal.
Please continue with your normal life and be careful next time you have sex with any partner.
Hope this query is answered.
Please write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
hello doctor i m attaching my reports here please check and tell me if they are normal
I AM attaching my HIV 1 AND 2 BLOOD report along with CBC and urine routine and RBS VDRL IS NEGATIVE AND TPHA AFTER 3 SAYS .
doctor currently i m suffering from cold and sore throat which is not getting cured with antibiotics . i.e augmentin 625
am i seroconverting now???
are these symptoms of late seroconversion
please let me know
will using a condom prevent HIV infection
using a con can i have sex now??
please tell me some test to rule out all std s
like chlamydia gonnereia
oral gonnereha
etc
doctor i have attached my reports kindly check and please guide me towards healthy living
is my flu now seroconversion
i did not have sex with any one after april 19
I AM attaching my HIV 1 AND 2 BLOOD report along with CBC and urine routine and RBS VDRL IS NEGATIVE AND TPHA AFTER 3 SAYS .
doctor currently i m suffering from cold and sore throat which is not getting cured with antibiotics . i.e augmentin 625
am i seroconverting now???
are these symptoms of late seroconversion
please let me know
will using a condom prevent HIV infection
using a con can i have sex now??
please tell me some test to rule out all std s
like chlamydia gonnereia
oral gonnereha
etc
doctor i have attached my reports kindly check and please guide me towards healthy living
is my flu now seroconversion
i did not have sex with any one after april 19
Brief Answer:
You are not having seroconversion
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing back with an update.
1. I have seen your results and they are negative for HIV, blood and urine test is normal.
2. The sore throat you are having is probably from flu and you will recover probably in a week. Augmentin will prevent secondary bacterial infection and you should continue taking it for the time recommended by your doctor.
3. It is more than 6 months and you are not having seroconversion.
4. You can have sex with a condom now but please do not forget to take precautions.
5. There is no single test to rule out all STDs. Specific tests are available for each disease.
Hope this query is answered.
Please write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
You are not having seroconversion
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing back with an update.
1. I have seen your results and they are negative for HIV, blood and urine test is normal.
2. The sore throat you are having is probably from flu and you will recover probably in a week. Augmentin will prevent secondary bacterial infection and you should continue taking it for the time recommended by your doctor.
3. It is more than 6 months and you are not having seroconversion.
4. You can have sex with a condom now but please do not forget to take precautions.
5. There is no single test to rule out all STDs. Specific tests are available for each disease.
Hope this query is answered.
Please write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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