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Do HIV antibodies disappear after a period of time?

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Published At November 13, 2018
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I need help. I was involved in a risk a few years ago. The only reason I was aware of this risk is because of the chronic diarrhea I have been getting. I did the rapid antibodies HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) 1-2 test at a clinic and there were no antibodies found. This test was done possibly a year and a half to two years after possible exposure. I am thinking there were no antibodies present in the system or have disappeared. I also went to a clinic for blood work but I have not heard back from them in over a month and I am getting really nervous because I do not know how long exactly before I would hear a response from the doctor. Do antibodies disappear and how long would I have heard from the doctor if something was present? Please help.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Your test is negative. Now go for stool culture and sensitivity test. It will tell you which medicine you may respond to. So treatment is easy. Go for the western blot test before going for the fourth-generation CMIA (Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immuno Assay) kit test for HIV. This test may tell you the truth. Till then, Bifalac sachet you can take two to three times a day. Tablet OZ (Ofloxacin, Ornidazole) two times a day after food for five days.

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

Dr. Shah Sushma Kant
Dr. Shah Sushma Kant

HIV/AIDS specialist

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