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Can tridot test help in detection of HIV?

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Published At July 27, 2018
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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I had unprotected sex with an unknown person before 35 days. After 30 days, I did a tridot test, and it showed me a negative result. But I have a sore throat and white tongue for the past three weeks. Can it be the symptoms of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.

First, it is a bad practice to have unprotected sexual activity with unknown persons. Second, 30 days is too early for the tridot to be positive. You need to wait for at least 45 to 90 days. Tridot test is an antibody test, and HIV antibodies will not form within 45 to 90 days. A sore throat is not a symptom of HIV as it is a common upper respiratory tract infection. A white tongue is not a common symptom, and it should be ruled out for candidiasis. The symptoms of HIV needs time to form around one and a half to three years. Finally, get fourth generation HIV test done after 45 days for the final confirmation.

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

Dr. Kiran Anaparthi
Dr. Kiran Anaparthi

HIV/AIDS specialist

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