Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Pathology
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Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I tested for HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) at 91, 100, and 130 days after exposure using the CMIA (Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immuno Assay) test, and I took a final HIV-1 viral load test at 140 days and all were negative. But from 100 days after exposure, my joints were paining, so I took a vitamin D test, and the value was just 5.3 ng/mL, severely deficient. Is HIV-2 the reason for vitamin D deficiency?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.
I read your query and can understand your concern. Your HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) are negative. Any test can exclusively rule out HIV after 90 days of exposure. You had done many antibodies and molecular tests after exposure. So now, do not worry about HIV, although the prevalence of HIV is high in your area. Vitamin D deficiency does not directly relate to HIV infection. I suggest taking a Cholecalciferol sachet once a week with milk for six weeks. However, please consult a specialist, discuss with them and start taking the medications with their consent.
I hope this helps.
Thank you and take care.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Thank you for the reply. What might the HIV-2 prevalence in my area be compared with the total HIV prevalence being approximately 2 % or 5 % or more than that? After the advent of the 3rd and 4th generation tests, have you ever seen anyone who tested negative for four months turn positive later?
Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I read your query and can understand your concern. I do not know the exact percentage of HIV positivity in your area. I have not seen any case who turn positive after four months of exposure and initially negative for HIV.
I hope this helps.
Thank you and take care.
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