What Causes Fever Post A Protected Intercourse?

Posted on Wed, 23 Nov 2016

Question: Hi..I had protected sex with a hooker 7 weeks back and in the process I did a PCR test on day 11 and a duo test at 6 weeks which was negative. The only problem is I'm feeling anxious and need that reassurance. I also had a little fever in the morning which made me even more anxious. Can I forget about the incident?

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes for sure.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Welcome to HCM.

You had protected sex with hooker then there is no chance of getting HIV and Duos test at 6 weeks is also negative so don't get anxious or feared as you are absolutely safe and risk free from HIV.

Fever can be due to other infection also not only be HIV. Consult your physician to isolate the cause & follow the treatment regime. Be relaxed, forget the episode and move ahead in life happily.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (1 hour later)

Is the duo test 100% conclusive at 6 weeks and can I move on from this incident without any further testing?

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes you can.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Welcome back and thanks for following-up.

HIV Duos test is definitely conclusive at 6 weeks in your case and you can surely move on without any further testing from this incident so be relaxed and move on.

Wishing you a happy and healthy life.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (25 minutes later)

Thank you sir. Doctors are gods. You're the reason I'm feeling better now. Happy Diwali to you and your family. Thank you for the honest answer.

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are most welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Welcome back once again.

Thank you very much for your kind gesture and you are most welcome any time if further help needed in future also. Always stay happy and healthy.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (13 hours later)

Hi sir. I've been reading alot on the internet since last night and I'm feeling anxious. Can you please give me re-assurance. I'm having doubts about my combo test.

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
No need to doubt on the test result.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Welcome back once again.

Don't get anxious or worried too much and avoid of searching on internet becuase it makes you more confused. The combo test result is highly reliable and accurate so don't doubt on efficacy of same. For any further query get back to me again.

Thank You

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

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (57 minutes later)

They say that the P24 disappears after 4 weeks, when the antibody is produced. So, is there a possibility that if you're hiv+, that once that happens for a brief period both maybe undetectable? Is my understandING wrong? Because first antigen is formed then antibody is formed.

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are absolutely wrong.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Welcome back and thanks for follow-up.

It is not true because once you get infected then it is for life time and test result will definitely detect the presence of virus whether through antibody or antigen so don't think much, forget about episode and live your life normally with the family.

Thank You

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

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (14 minutes later)

How do I thank you sir. You're truly great. Thank you for the reassurance.

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are most welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Thank you very much for your kind gesture and you are most welcome any time if needed help in future also. Wishing you very happy and healthy life ahead.

Thank You

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

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (8 days later)

Hi Sir. I don't know why I keep getting the fear that I'm having HIV. I don't know I'm doubting my PCR and combo test results. I'm having a bad cough and thought that it is a symptom oh late ARS. Please help sir. I can't stop but read online and I'm getting some conflicting answers.

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You have to believe the expert.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Welcome to HCM once again.

You need not to doubt your PCR and combo results because they are definitely reliable and conclusive. You had protected sex then why are you worried so much. ARS symptoms will not develop after 6week so stop reading too much about HIV on internet as it will just increase your anxiety. Calm down, forget about the past and move ahead in life happily. For any further query feel free to ask me any time.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (2 hours later)

I have a new partner but I'm scared of being sexually active with her because of this incident.

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Avoid having multiple partners.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Welcome back and thanks for follow-up.

Having multiple sexual partners is very high risk for HIV so I never advice to have sexual relationship with other partner even though there is no risk in the previous encounter. Always believe in monogamous relationship as it is very helpful as far as prevention of HIV and other STDs are concerned.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (3 hours later)

No, no this is a monogamous relationship. I don't why I worried so much about HIV. Thank you for everything sir.

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are most welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Welcome back once again.

No need to worry or get anxious too much for HIV. Calm down, forget about the episode and move on in life. If still any query is there you can write to me any time and I am always here to help you out.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (39 hours later)

Hi sir. I wanted to know if this is true when they say, the combo test has no chance of coming a false negative. My understanding is that, provided the test is conducted during the right time. If the person is hiv+ then he'd either come positive on the Antigen part or the Antibody test, since these two are conducted separately. The chances of missing both are almost slim to none, right? Am I right?

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are absolutely right.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Welcome to HCM once again.

It is definitely true that the chances of false positive result with combo test is very unlikely if performed after right time so you need not to worry about the accuracy of test result. Be relaxed, for get about the episode and move on in life happily. If still you have any query left feel free to ask me and I am always here to help you.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (16 minutes later)

Thank you sir. I'm having a bad cough and cold and I'm scared. Sir, are you sure ARS cannot occur after 8 weeks? I'm just curious and it'll help me feel better.

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
The symptoms are not related to ARS.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Welcome back and thanks for follow-up.

Bad cough and cold might be due to any other viral infection not related to HIV or ARS so don't get too curious or anxious, forget about episode and move on in life as you are absolutely safe and risk free.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. REMY KOSHY

Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (10 minutes later)

Thank you sir. I will do the above but you could explain where ARS symptoms can occur after 9 weeks. In an earlier reply, you said it cannot come after 6 weeks.

Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes it is like the same.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Welcome back once again.

It is absolutely true that ARS symptoms will not be occur after 6 weeks and I have said the same thing in previous reply also so don't get confused and go on in life. For any query get back to me again.

Thank You

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. REMY KOSHY