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Fourth Generation Hiv Test

HIV is a sexually transmitted disease which is caused by human immunodeficiency virus. There are various tests to detect the presence of HIV antigens/antibodies. These tests have evolved over time. A fourth-generation test identifies HIV antibodies as well as p24 antigens from the sample. Therefore, this test is more sensitive and helps identify the infection much earlier than a third generation test.

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Do symptoms remain after negative test results of HIV exposure?

Query: Hello doctor, I was exposed to HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) some 15 weeks ago and I have gone for a fourth generation test at two weeks, four weeks, seven weeks, nine weeks, 11 weeks, and 14 weeks and a rapid test at 15 weeks and all came back negative. But I have some symptoms that are not go...  Read Full »

Dr. Sidharth Sonthalia

Dr. Sidharth Sonthalia

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest you calm down and do not panic. And while there are certain gaps in the information provided by you, allow me to first make and establish certain axiomatic deductions about your situation: Presuming that your exposure to HIV (human immune virus) was non-occup...  Read Full »

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