How effective is PEP if started 22 hours after unprotected sex, and can it affect RNA results?

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PEP stands for post-exposure prophylaxis and is over 90 percent effective when used correctly for 28 days with no additional exposure. While a negative HIV RNA (human immunodeficiency virus ribonucleic acid test) provides some assurance, I suggest undergoing serology (antibody) testing. The first test should be done two weeks after completing PEP, followed by another at three months after the last exposure. No particular symptoms or signs can definitively diagnose human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.

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I suggest that you undergo an initial fourth-generation HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) rapid test at six weeks (two weeks after finishing post-exposure prophylaxis). If the result is negative, you should follow up with a confirmatory HIV antibody test three months after your last unprotected exposure.

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I read your query and can understand your concern.

This might be folliculitis, a common skin condition characterized by the inflammation and infection of hair follicles.

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