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What are the chances of HIV after unprotected anal sex?
Query: Hi doctor, I had an unprotected anal sex for a small duration with a guy before two days. Now, I am worried about HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and other STD (Sexually Transmitted Diseases) infections. So I would like to know about the chances that how could I have gotten HIV infection from him... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Unprotected anal sex carries a high risk of acquisition of HIV. You are still in the window period, where the post-exposure prophylaxis can be given as it can be initiated within 72 hours of last exposure. HIV test can be done now. This will help you to know about your p... Read Full »
How accurate is the HIV combo test after 35 days?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 35-year-old male. I had unprotected oral sex with a girl. Her HIV status is unknown. After oral sex, we had vaginal intercourse with a condom. After 14 days of that incident, I had a negative PCR test, and the HIV combo test is also negative. And after 35 days, I repeated the c... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. The chances of transmission of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) by single unprotected intercourse with an HIV-positive person are low. It is good that you had negative HIV and PCR after 14 days and negative HIV antibodies test after 30 da... Read Full »
Is retest necessary after a negative fourth generation antigen-antibody test?
Query: Hello doctor, I had two sexual encounters with women whom I do not know their HIV status. Both wore female and male condoms. In the fourth and fifth weeks, I had a fourth-generation antibody-antigen test performed and it came back negative. Should I be retested again? Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.It is a good idea to get repeat testing, here is why. The antibody testing at the fourth and fifth weeks can give you some idea of the HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) status, but the one at 12 weeks after the exposure will confirm the negative status completely. The r... Read Full »
I have severe body pain. Is it a symptom of HIV?
Query: Hello doctor, What is the window period for HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)I was tested negative on the 95th day after a possible exposure. But, I have all symptoms, like headaches, increase appetite, weight gain, body pains, and a blood vessel broke in my eye. I am having a lot of body pain. Wha... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The window period is the time taken for antibodies to develop against infection and get detected by a test. During the window period, the test might come false negative, even though a person might be infected. But, your HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) negative result a... Read Full »
What is the possibility of acquiring HIV through precum in the anus?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a sexual encounter the other night. I received oral sex, and there may have been an instance where his penis rubbed against my anus, but I am not entirely sure if there was precum on the end of his penis or not. He used an Oraquick test and was negative, but he said he has oral... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have sexual activities with a male, and now you are concerned about transmission of HIV infection. If your partner's precum enters into your anus, there is a chance of HIV transmission. HIV is usually d... Read Full »
Can I do an HIV test using a home kit three days prior to the completion of window period?
Query: Hello doctor, I had intercourse three months ago. Today, I bought an HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) self-test kit. The test info says that there must be a window period of three months. I am just three days short of completion of the window period. Can I do the test today itself as I am very anx... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would be happy to help. The ideal window period for HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is 12 weeks. During this period, the chances of false negative results are high. CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and WHO (World Heal... Read Full »
Kindly interpret the results of my HIV screening test.
Query: Hi doctor Hope you are doing great. Please see attached the reports for the viral markers and VDRL (Venereal Disease Research Laboratory)/RPR (Rapid Plasm Reagin) screening along with this query. These tests were undertaken after eight months and 19 days of exposure or 263 days post-exposure. I have... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) antibodies test was done as a combo test in the attached report (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), and it is negative. Therefore, it is conclusive as per the said dates, provided the... Read Full »
What is the window period for HIV infection?
Query: Hi doctor, I have high temperature with skin rashes. I have attached the HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) reports for your reference. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per the attached file (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), your HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) test was done before 18 months. Therefore, I need to know the duration of the last exposure to interpret the result further. Also, give me a complete i... Read Full »
Does three months HIV test considered conclusive?
Query: Hi doctor, I have negative HIV(Human Immunodeficiency Virus), ELISA (Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay) test on 54th day, 108th day, 210th day and 260th days. May be all tests are second or third generation tests. I also have done an HIV test with the help of home test kit which shows result in 10 m... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I will answer your query specifically. In your case, the chances of false negative are almost nil. Chances of false negative are high during the window period which extends from three weeks to six months. Usually, a person having HIV has detectable antibody levels by a mo... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, Is the window period for HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)more extended when the symptoms of acute infection take a long time to show? I was tested for HIV by rapid test at 10 and 15 weeks after exposure (both negative), but have symptoms by week 9, and worse symptoms by the 13th week... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptoms of acute HIV infection appear relatively for a short duration and resolve within a few days. These can appear anywhere around two to six weeks. Your signs at nine weeks could be a coincidental finding, and there could be numerous causes for the symptoms. T... Read Full »