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Question : Would around Valtrex three days after exposure for and existing cold sore, affect the results of a negative RNA est 9 1/2 days after exposure?
exposure being very very brief about 10 seconds and shallow unprotected oral me being the insert of partner with a sex worker.
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Answered by Dr. Sankaranantham Murugan (9 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Valtrex would not interfere with the out come of HIV RNA test report.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Thanks for posting your query.
I think RNA test is for HIV infection as many other infections are also having RNA tests.
Tablet Valtrex has no influence on HIV RNA test as Valtrex is a drug used only for Herpes group of virus and not for others.
Dr S.Murugan
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Would Around Valtrex Three Days After Exposure For And Existing

Brief Answer: Valtrex would not interfere with the out come of HIV RNA test report. Detailed Answer: Hi, Welcome to HCM. Thanks for posting your query. I think RNA test is for HIV infection as many other infections are also having RNA tests. Tablet Valtrex has no influence on HIV RNA test as Valtrex is a drug used only for Herpes group of virus and not for others. Dr S.Murugan