As my HSV is positive, I am worried about HIV infection. Please help.

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HIV infection has a window period of one to three months and during which the test results may have false negative results. According to WHO (World Health Organization), all results are considered conclusive at 12 weeks after the last high risk exposure. As your results are negative, even at the 16th week, you can be sure that you have not acquired HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection. You need not repeat the tests any further and can leave all your fears. Kindly upload the test result of HSV (human simplex virus), so that I can go through it and let you know better regarding the infectivity.

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I have gone through your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and you are clear of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). With regard to HSV (Herpes Simplex Virus), IgG (Immunoglobulin G) positivity suggests that you had been infected some time ago,either clinical or subclinical. It does not suggest that you are infectious to others. Nearly 80% of the population does have IgG antibodies to HSV by the age of 25 years, mostly through subclinical infection. There is no reason to feel depressed as HSV is not always an STD (sexually transmitted disease). Although the virus remains dormant for long, it does not have any serious implications for your health. Moreover, it is necessary to treat HSV only if you are currently symptomatic and having lesions, either over your genitalia or the angle of your lips. Please allay your fears and get back to normal life. You are totally healthy, fit and fine.

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IgG positivity for Chlamydia on EIA method (environmental impact assessment) is insufficient to diagnose that you are currently infected. The test of choice would be nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) from urethral discharge if you have any. If you are symptomatic, then there is no need to treat it as you have already gained protective antibodies.