Dr. Sushil Kakkar
Dermatology
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Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I am having a scratchy throat and constant clearing throat, cough and slight joint pains from the past two weeks. I had unprotected sex 24 days ago and I am frightened that this might be the symptoms of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). Please clear my doubts.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.
I have noted your concern. These are not specific symptoms of HIV(Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection. Anyways I suggest you screen for HIV by a fourth generation HIV screening test at four weeks because unprotected sex is a risk for transmission of HIV.
Patient's Query
Thank you doctor,
I did only once and I asked the girl also she said she is clean. I consulted a doctor and he checked some tests like HIV, HBsAg and VRL (Venereal research laboratory) tests performed and said I am HIV negative and also said this test is final.
Hi, Welcome back to icliniq.com.
A fourth-generation HIV screening test is considered conclusive at four weeks. Therefore I suggest you repeat the test again at four weeks. You cannot trust someone if he or she says that they are clean.
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