Q. All my HIV tests are negative. But, I feel like I am infected. Do I need more tests?
Hello doctor,
I had an unprotected encounter with a CSW four months ago. Since then I had diarrhea, malaise, and lost 4 kg in about two months. Then, I had CBC with 13 % lymphocytes. And three days later, I developed thrush with large white patches on the back of my tongue, and my stomach was bloating. My specialist said that I have a candida overgrowth. I had another CBC with lymphocytes at 18 %. I had an HIV test at 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 13, 16, 17, and 18 weeks. All of them were negative. Also, I have gained few kilos back now. What I cannot understand is, the girl is also 15 weeks negative by RNA PCR as well as Western blot, but her CBC shows a WBC count of 12.5 and she had thalassemia minor. I feel like I am infected with HIV, as my body is just not producing a detectable level of antibodies and a six month HIV test would be required as there is no other explanation whatsoever. I am Herpes-1 positive, CMV positive, and Hepatitis-A positive. Rest of the STDs are negative. Kindly advise.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
- The HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) test result at 18 weeks post-exposure suggests negative and as per the information, your partner is also negative.
- If you had no further exposure, you do not require any more tests for HIV. There are only rare instances of a late seroconversion at six months reported in the literature and if you are unsure about the exposure and the test results, get a repeat HIV antibody test from a different accredited lab. The symptoms could be due to various reasons and do not necessarily suggest HIV.
- Also I suggest you get ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate), fasting blood sugar levels, and TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) levels.
Best wishes.
For further queries consult an HIV AIDS specialist online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/HIV-AIDS-specialist
Thank you doctor,
Are tests at accredited labs trustworthy?
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
- Yes, they are.
For more information consult an HIV AIDS specialist online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/HIV-AIDS-specialist
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