Dr. Shah Sushma Kant
HIV/AIDS specialist
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Hi doctor,
I have done many tests for HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). On day 4, I took neem leaves, on day 50, I took Acyclovir tablet, and on day 56, I did a PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) HIV test, which was negative. On day 90, I did an HIV antibody test. It was also negative. After six months, I did a fourth generation ELISA (Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay) test. It was negative. Even after seeing many negative results, still, I am afraid of HIV. After eight months, I did a western blot test. It was also negative. After 14 months, again I did the fourth generation ELISA test. It was also negative again. Still, few people say, it will take more than one year to respond. Whether the neem leaves or acyclovir will affect my test results? How to stop my fear?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.
There is no role for Acyclovir. There is no need for doing any others tests as a fourth generation test is 99.9 % correct. Though all the tests are negative, still your fear is there. There is no problem except your fear, stress, anxiety, and depression. You can take the tablet Relax 0.25 mg (Alprazolam) at night for seven days. Stop taking it and take again after four days. Consult a psychiatrist soon.
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