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How can I confirm that whether I am at risk of getting HIV?

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Dr. K. Shobana

Published At October 21, 2018
Reviewed AtAugust 1, 2023

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I and my partner went through an HIV 1 and 2 test five months back. Both of us tested negative. This month we had unprotected sex. I did not have sex in between and upon asking my partner, he too said that he had no sex with anyone else. He does not do any drugs and stays with parents. However, I panicked and went to the doctor and insisted upon PEP. Four days back, my partner went through a CMIA test and was negative (0.27). I think he is clean. However, I am still scared. In this situation, do you think I might be in HIV risk? Please guide.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have reviewed your query and here is my advise. Your partner is HIV negative with CMIA (chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay) test. But this test can effectively exclude HIV after six weeks of exposure. Mostly your partner might be right and if you believe him then do not worry about HIV. But if you have a doubt regarding any form of exposure, then again after six weeks, a repeat test is needed. As per my opinion, although a chance of HIV is less, you should get investigated with HIV after six weeks of exposure to effectively rule out HIV. (By CMIA or fourth generation ELISA test).

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thanks a lot. I will go for a CMIA test in the second week of next month. I hope it would be clean.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Yes, investigate with CMIA test or fourth generation ELISA test after six weeks of exposure. Hope it would be negative. Take care.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
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