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Can HIV test results vary 9 months after exposure?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) antigen and antibody test came negative after nine months. Can it turn positive again as I had some issues like neck swelling and mouth ulcers? Also, I have pain in my armpits. Please help.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Rajesh Deshwal

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Rajesh Deshwal is a General Practitioner and HIV or AIDS specialist with 29 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS from Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, and then did his MD in Internal Medicine from Delhi University. He is currently working as Director and Chief Consultant at Shiv Ram Hospital in Pataudi, Gurugram, Haryana.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

No, it cannot come positively for the exposure that you have had before nine months. Your mouth ulcers and pain in your armpits are not related to the exposure. You can consult your nearby doctor, who would advise you appropriately after taking a full history and examination of your ulcers and pain in the armpits.

I hope this helps you.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor for the reply,

I have pain in the abdomen and indigestion. What is the reason for these symptoms? Are these the symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases?

Answered by Dr. Rajesh Deshwal

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Rajesh Deshwal is a General Practitioner and HIV or AIDS specialist with 29 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS from Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, and then did his MD in Internal Medicine from Delhi University. He is currently working as Director and Chief Consultant at Shiv Ram Hospital in Pataudi, Gurugram, Haryana.

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Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Your symptoms are not related to HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). These symptoms of gas, indigestion, the fullness of the abdomen, and a feeling of incomplete evacuation are mostly due to amoebiasis. Consult your local practitioner and seek diagnosis and treatment.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At August 10, 2022
Reviewed At November 25, 2025

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Rajesh Deshwal is a General Practitioner and HIV or AIDS specialist with 29 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS from Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, and then did his MD in Internal Medicine from Delhi University. He is currently working as Director and Chief Consultant at Shiv Ram Hospital in Pataudi, Gurugram, Haryana.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Rajesh Deshwal is a General Practitioner and HIV or AIDS specialist with 29 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS from Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, and then did his MD in Internal Medicine from Delhi University. He is currently working as Director and Chief Consultant at Shiv Ram Hospital in Pataudi, Gurugram, Haryana.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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