Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Is HIV Test Done 17 Months Post Exposure Conclusive?

I have an unprotected anal sex with a unknown status male, I was in the incentive position, but I don't ejaculating inside. I tested hiv after 2 months, again 90 days again 8 months, again tested 17 months after the exposure, all results came negative. But still I am worrying, it was my first and last experience. Is there any chance of 17 months negative become positive later?. Really I am worrying, kindly give me a answer. Do I need to test again?
posted on Thu, 3 Dec 2015
Twitter Thu, 17 Dec 2015 Answered on
Twitter Thu, 17 Dec 2015 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Dentist,  's  Response
Hi Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...
Yes HIV test done 17 months post exposure is conclusive & you are negative for HIV. There is no chance of you being positive in future after being negative 17 months after exposure. Normally HIV virus takes 3-6 months from exposure to be positive in blood.
In future use protection when having sexual activity with an unknown person.

Don't worry you would be fine
Hope this information helps
I find this answer helpful

 1 user finds this helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Is HIV Test Done 17 Months Post Exposure Conclusive?

Hi Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern... Yes HIV test done 17 months post exposure is conclusive & you are negative for HIV. There is no chance of you being positive in future after being negative 17 months after exposure. Normally HIV virus takes 3-6 months from exposure to be positive in blood. In future use protection when having sexual activity with an unknown person. Don t worry you would be fine Hope this information helps