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My HIV RNA early detection detection and fourth-generation tests are negative. Is it conclusive?
Query: Hello doctor, I had protected sex with a girl, and after two weeks, I had anxiety, light sore throat, and weakness. I took an HIV(Human Immunodeficiency Virus) RNA (Ribonucleicacid) early detection test on day 15 from possible exposure, and on day 25, the fourth generation antigen-antibody combo tes... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The tests are almost conclusive, provided there is no further risk exposure. The chances of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) tests coming positive later are almost nil. It would be better to go for an HIV antibodies test after three months of exposure to be relieved ... Read Full »
I have a skin allergy causing rashes and weight loss. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I have a skin allergy, rashes, hives and weight loss. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have noted your concern. I would like to know the duration of your complaints (rashes/ hives). Kindly also upload images of the rashes, if any. Have you taken any treatment already? Regards. Read Full »
My condom broke during intercourse. Am I at the risk of getting HIV?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 24 years old. I had double protected sex with a lady three weeks back. But during sex, accidentally, the condoms broke, and I immediately took them outside. I got tested for viral markers immediately the same day, and it came back negative. I am feeling sick for the past five days. I... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You would not be at risk if there was no exposure to vaginal fluid with your glans penis. Even if the exposure was there, the chances of acquiring HIV are very low as the contact period was extremely short. Read Full »
Can I rely upon HIV RNA test result taken on 8th and 16th day of possible exposure?
Query: Hello doctor, I am in 24th-day post possible HIV(Human Immunodeficiency Virus) exposure. It was a broken condom with a sex worker. On day 6 I started experiencing pain in my legs which has continued until this day. I have also gone through a period of intense stomach gurgling, and shoulder and neck ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The test which you underwent on day 8 and 16 was definitely the best available test for that duration and you can surely rely upon the results. This test is highly sensitive for this duration to catch the infection if there had been any exposure. As far as the timing of t... Read Full »
What happens if sweat or water drops into the blood used for HIV testing?
Query: Hi doctor, I took OraQuick Advance Rapid HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) 1/2 antibody test today at a nearby clinic after waiting the window period for exposure of more than 90 days. I was told that the result was negative. My concern may be very paranoid and unnecessary; however, I am more curio... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are not paranoid, but genius. Yes, anything in the blood may change the results, and that is why we advise sterile things. But, test results if positive never shows negative. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) virus persists till it is in any wet medium. If blood drie... Read Full »
I have done an HIV test and concerned about reused needles. Am I at risk?
Query: Hello doctor, I went for HIV testing in an STD where HIV positive patients do free testing. One guy tested me with a rapid test kit, and he told me to get urine for an STD check. When I came back from the restroom, I noticed that he was playing with the lancet, and he pricked me with the same. I do... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, you need to understand that no healthcare worker reuses lancet. They are doing a free HIV test, so they are not going to reuse the lancet. As far as your query is concerned, one can contract HIV from the reuse of syringes, lancets. Chances depend on man... Read Full »
Can low level of gamma gloublin affect HIV test result?
Query: Hello doctor, I had an unprotected relation two months ago, which led to urethritis three days after that was treated with a 10 days course of Levaquin. The urethritis disappeared, but at the end of the treatment, I started to feel neurological symptoms, numbness, tingling burning sensation in my ar... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.As you have done all the test which came normal. Hiv antibodies while detecting in initial phase generally came negative, as it is in window period for three months. So have to recheck HIV antibody test post three months of exposure. And if it comes negative after then n... Read Full »
I am experiencing cold symptoms and rashes. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I would like to begin with my dropped CD4 (clusters of differentiation) count of 350, which I had six years ago. Two weeks later, it raised to 398. The doctor said it could be entirely reasonable for a woman to have a count of CD4 around 400. The reason for dropping maybe due to a previou... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection has a window period of one or two months during which the tests can show false negative results. According to WHO (World Health Organisation), all results for HIV are considered conclusive at 12 weeks after the last exposure. A... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I want to tell my case and I would appreciate a detailed answer on this subject. About five months ago, I had sex with a CSW (community sex worker) during a vacation. The relationship included oral sex and vaginal sex. The relationship was completely protected (also oral) and I put on a c... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have viewed the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your screening tests for HIV are conclusive Your screening tests for HIV are conclusive. A three months intervening period between risk exposure and HIV screening tests (fourth generation HIV an... Read Full »
My HIV test results came negative at 8 weeks. Am I all clear?
Query: Hello doctor, I would like some advice, please regarding HIV testing. 10 days following a sexual encounter, (protected penetrative sex, unprotected oral sex) I was tested at my local GUM clinic. Although the lady from my encounter tested negative, mine came back as weakly reactive (fourth generation... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have noted your concern. After an indeterminate or weakly positive HIV screening test (usually due to cross-reacting antibodies), the second confirmatory test should be a different yet more specific test, such as a western blot. Western blot is 99.9 % specific, which... Read Full »