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HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)-1 is the common type of Human Immunodeficiency Virus. The virus attacks the body's immune system and destroys CD4 cells. These are the cells that help the body to fight infections. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)-1 severely damages the immune system and leads to Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).

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I had unprotected sex with a sex worker after which I took post-exposure prophylaxis and HIV tests. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I had single exposure due to condom breakage with a part-time sex worker a few days back. I had undergone an ART course within 72 hours of exposure for 26 days only. 30 days later to the exposure, I have done HIV-1, HIV-2, and p24 combination tests and I am attaching the reports here. ...  Read Full »


Dr. Rakesh Kumar Bahunuthula

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. I went through your reports (the attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Unprotected sexual exposure is a risk factor for multiple STDs (sexually transmitted diseases), including HIV. However, t...  Read Full »

I have gone through the fourth-generation kit test for HIV and HIV-2, both were negative, but the viral load was 30 copies. Is it serious?

Query: Hello doctor, I am concerned about HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). I have undergone sex antibody tests, and they have come back negative. Additionally, two RNA (ribonucleic acid) tests for HIV-1 did not detect the virus. I have also undergone a combined RNA or proviral DNA (deoxyribonucleic ac...  Read Full »


Dr. Shah Sushma Kant

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. The viral load is very good (100 copies), you have gone through the fourth-generation kit test and HIV-2, both are negative so you have nothing to worry about. Why did the viral load come down to 30 copies? If HIV infection is positive...  Read Full »

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