Can someone be HIV positive after getting negative TRI-DOT test results?

Question

Hello doctor,

At around 32 and 37 days after having intercourse, I did the TRI-DOT rapid HIV test, and both showed negative. During the intercourse, no bodily fluids were exchanged. I just ejaculated outside the vagina, and insertion was not done. We were not involved in oral sex too. Should I repeat the same test after 15 days? I have gas trouble, indigestion, no fever, and no sweats. Kindly help me.

Answer 1

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I have read your query and can understand your concern.

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) tests give a conclusive result after six weeks of exposure. Your HIV report came negative, and you did not have any high-risk sexual exposure. So, your chance of acquiring HIV is significantly less. So, there is not much to worry about. However, for a piece of mind, kindly repeat the test after three months of exposure to completely exclude the possibility of HIV.

Kindly revert in case of further queries.

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Answer 2

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As per the guidelines, you should do the HIV test after six weeks and then after three months of exposure to completely exclude HIV. So, I suggest you repeat the test after three months of exposure even though your chance of acquiring HIV is minimal. Therefore, there is nothing to worry about. The pricking sensation could be due to some other cause like vitamin B12 deficiency, diabetes, etc. Kindly revert with test reports after six weeks.

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Answer 3

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Since the levels of your vitamin B12 and vitamin D are low, you can take the prescribed medications. There is no need to repeat vitamins B12 and D estimation. As far as HIV report is concerned, I have already said that HIV test should be repeated after three months of sexual exposure. Your HIV report is negative. So do not worry. But still repeat it after three months of exposure to conclusively rule out HIV. Hope this will help you. Let me know if you have further queries.

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Answer 4

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Yes. It is negative. So, the chance of having HIV is almost nil. However, as per guidelines it is better to repeat it after three months of exposure.

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Answer 6

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Regaining levels of vitamin B12 would depend upon the mode of intake of vitamin B12. With injection, improvement could be seen in week. With tablets, the levels of vitamins B12 and D would return to normal within one to two months. It is fine to take the COVID-19 booster dose. After three months of exposure, rapid card test is enough. I hope this will help you.

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Answer 7

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Alright, please continue taking the tablet. These symptoms could be due to nerve involvement caused by vitamin B12 deficiency. However, you should visit a nearby physician and get yourself physically examined as well.

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Answer 8

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You need to consult an Internal medicine specialist or a neurophysician.

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Answer 10

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Eggs, milk, and non-vegetarian foods are rich in vitamin B12.

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Answer 12

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Then, you need not repeat the HIV test. If this test done after three months of exposure, then it can conclusively rule out HIV.

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Answer 13

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Then, you can repeat the rapid HIV card test to rule it out exclusively. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if you have any further questions in your mind.

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Answer 14

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Yes, you can undertake the test since you have completed your three-month post-exposure period as per your history.

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Answer 15

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Your HIV report (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) is negative. So now you can be free from the fear of having HIV. Please do not worry.

I hope your concern has been resolved.

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