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Should Continue Testing For HIV When Antibody HIV Tests At 50, 90, 120 And 140 Days Post Exposure Are All Negative?

Hi? I stupidly had sex encounter with a CSW 140days ago, i didnt think about PEP since it was protected but after a. Month I developed ARS symptoms, rash, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, fatigue, I have done antibody hiv test at 50, 90, 120 and finally 140 days, all negative. Here in Uganda the common test kit is determine hiv 1/2, I also did an Elisa test at 100 days it was non reactive. Should I continue testing up to a whole year?
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Hi,

All the tests available in the market are highly reliable. When these HIV tests are negative even after 90 days after the exposure, that too with multiple tests, you can forget that incidence and go ahead with your daily routine confidently. No need for further tests.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Sankaranantham Murugan, HIV AIDS Specialist
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Should Continue Testing For HIV When Antibody HIV Tests At 50, 90, 120 And 140 Days Post Exposure Are All Negative?

Hi, All the tests available in the market are highly reliable. When these HIV tests are negative even after 90 days after the exposure, that too with multiple tests, you can forget that incidence and go ahead with your daily routine confidently. No need for further tests. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sankaranantham Murugan, HIV AIDS Specialist