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What Causes Sore Throat With Negative DNA PCR HIV Test?
Posted on
Fri, 11 Jul 2014
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Question : Hi i have undertaken DNA PCR HIV test after 28 days of unprotected sex. The result is negative .so do i need to undergo other test as
I am experiencing some symptoms like sore throat and sickness.
I am experiencing some symptoms like sore throat and sickness.
Brief Answer:
Test is 99 % accurate sir
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that a DNA PCR test conducted on the 28th day is 99 % accurate sir and only become more accurate with passing time.
Your symptoms could be unrelated sir, but if you wish you could repeat an ELISA test after a duration of 13 weeks from the date of exposure to confirm the absence of the infection a 100 %. But in my opinion I am sure you are HIV-free sir as the DNA PCR test conducted at 28 days is very accurate and reliable.
I hope you find my response helpful sir. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I would be more than happy to help you.
Best wishes.
Test is 99 % accurate sir
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that a DNA PCR test conducted on the 28th day is 99 % accurate sir and only become more accurate with passing time.
Your symptoms could be unrelated sir, but if you wish you could repeat an ELISA test after a duration of 13 weeks from the date of exposure to confirm the absence of the infection a 100 %. But in my opinion I am sure you are HIV-free sir as the DNA PCR test conducted at 28 days is very accurate and reliable.
I hope you find my response helpful sir. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I would be more than happy to help you.
Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
In my opinion, no chance at all sir
Detailed Answer:
Hello once again sir.
In my opinion there is no chance at all. But by statistics there is a 0.4 % chance, which is close to negligible sir.
Do not worry, you are perfectly fine. But you are only going for the ELISA for your satisfaction and not because we have a doubt about your HIV status.
I hope my response has helped you sir. Please do not hesitate to write back to me for any further clarifications, I would be more than happy to help you.
Best of luck and god bless.
In my opinion, no chance at all sir
Detailed Answer:
Hello once again sir.
In my opinion there is no chance at all. But by statistics there is a 0.4 % chance, which is close to negligible sir.
Do not worry, you are perfectly fine. But you are only going for the ELISA for your satisfaction and not because we have a doubt about your HIV status.
I hope my response has helped you sir. Please do not hesitate to write back to me for any further clarifications, I would be more than happy to help you.
Best of luck and god bless.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
It was almost 60 days i am experiencing mouth ulsar and sickness and sore throat which is from last 10 days . even i meet general docotor there is no relief from them . i am so scared it may resuslt HIV positive in ELISA test.
Brief Answer:
Could consider the possibility of other infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi sir.
Do not worry sir, HIV is close to a 100 % negative. But it is still wise to go about a follow up ELISA at 3 months after the sexual contact to make it a 100 5 confirmation.
But due to the presence of some symptoms, we should consider the possibility of any other infections. Why don't you consult a doctor for an elaborate evaluation sir? This may just be a simple upper respiratory tract infection (throat infection) also.
Please do think about this, and meet a doctor. I am sure all will be fine in no time.
Best of luck.
Could consider the possibility of other infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi sir.
Do not worry sir, HIV is close to a 100 % negative. But it is still wise to go about a follow up ELISA at 3 months after the sexual contact to make it a 100 5 confirmation.
But due to the presence of some symptoms, we should consider the possibility of any other infections. Why don't you consult a doctor for an elaborate evaluation sir? This may just be a simple upper respiratory tract infection (throat infection) also.
Please do think about this, and meet a doctor. I am sure all will be fine in no time.
Best of luck.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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