Should I worry about HIV after testing negative?

Question

Hello doctor,

I had unprotected oral sex with a gay male. 12 days later, I did an HIV RNA test, and the results were undetectable. On the 31st day after exposure, I tested negative after doing the HIV 4th generation test with p24 antigen. Approximately around day 32, I became ill with a sore throat, body aches, and swollen lymph nodes. But I had no fever, rash, or gastrointestinal symptoms.

The illness lasted for about 12 days, and the symptoms of acute illness have subsided. On day 40, I tested again using the HIV RNA test. The results were undetectable again. On day 45, I took the OraQuick home HIV test, and the results were negative.

Should I be concerned? I am taking tablet Crestor 100 mg daily. Is there still a chance that I could be infected? Your opinion would be greatly appreciated.

Please help.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

We will pay close attention to your worries and address all your questions with utmost care.

You have taken enough tests, and all are negative. All the tests taken on the 12th and 31st days are negative. On the 32nd day, you developed a sore throat, enlarged lymph nodes, and gastric symptoms, all of which got resolved. On the 40th day, again you did a fourth-generation test, which was negative. All these seem to be very authentic. The OraQuick test has no value since a small mistake like a minor touch could alter the result.

Now, no further tests are required. You are absolutely fine. There seems to be no risk of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection.

I advise you to do the following:

Include citrus fruits like lemons, oranges, kiwis, gooseberries, etc. in your diet. All these will boost your immunity and, in turn, will protect you from minor wear and tear in the body.
Include fresh curd in your lunch so that the intestines work properly.
Continue the medicines that you are taking currently.

I am warmheartedly thankful to you for choosing me as your expert consultant.

Thank you.