How does someone get tested for HIV at 32?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am a 32 year old male. I had unprotected sex with a sex worker two months back. Now, I am terrified of HIV. I got a fever and rashes in my neck region two weeks back. Do these symptoms indicate the presence of HIV in me? I am very much worried now. Do I need to get tested for HIV to have some relief? What are the tests to be done to rule out HIV?

Please suggest.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern.

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) presentation consists of various symptoms. In some persons, some symptoms are presented and in others, some other symptoms are presented. Fever with rash can also be seen in other infections which are normally completely treatable. So the way to completely wash off doubt from the mind and get clarity is by getting tested. For confirmation of the condition, Elisa (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) test, rapid kit test, antibody or antigen test, NAT (nucleic acid test), RNA (ribonucleic acid) PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test, and urine test are the commonly done laboratory tests to detect HIV.

I hope I have answered your question.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Thank you.