Q. What could cause negative HIV reports despite being exposed with symptoms?
Hello doctor,
This is my first exposure as I used a condom my organ did not erect so I removed the condom. Then I used saliva for the handjob and used another dotted condom, but my organ did not erect though I participated in sex with a condom for two to six minutes. Later I wore my dress, after 45 minutes I removed the condom, and the whole front area of my penis was covered. I am not sure if vaginal fluid came in contact with my penis but I could find the fluid on my thighs. I visited a doctor, and he tested with tri dot and it was negative. I had an itchy throat and typhoid fever. So I visited another doctor and he suggested I get a PCR DNA test which gave me negative reports. Then I went to a private lab tri dot rapid test was negative but I have small mouth ulcers. What is the window period? Is it enough for the conclusion or should I go for any other tests? Kindly suggest.
Thank you.
Hello,
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I have read your query and understand your concern. The window period is the time taken for antibodies to develop and then be detected by a particular test. The majority of the people who get infected with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) develop HIV antibodies in two to eight weeks. By the third month, 99.9% of people who are infected show positive HIV antibody response. The tests which you underwent are highly sensitive and specific and give accurate results, but there are recommendations and I also suggest my patients repeat the test at six months. The symptom you are having is non-specific. In fact, there are no specific symptoms or signs which can lead to HIV diagnosis. I hope this helps you.
Thank you.
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