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Medical Conditions - Seroconversion

Seroconversion is a period that contains HIV antibodies in the blood. It is the phase to detect HIV in the patient body as antibodies first become detected in the seroconversion phase. During the seroconversion phase, the patient may face flu-like symptoms involving fever, muscle aches, and weakness.

All seroconversion Q&A

Is tonsillitis a sign of HIV seroconversion after PEP?

Hi, Welcome back to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. The chances of transmission of HIV by single unprotected oral sex are almost nil unless there are bleeding wounds in the oral cavity.

Can PEP delay HIV and cause negative test results?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. There is no need to worry about this.

Can HIV spread through mucocutaneous contact with lidocaine?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. Yes, there is a chance of seroconversion, although it is very low through this route.

Is there a risk of HIV even after taking PEP post oral sex?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your query.

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