Dr. Shah Sushma Kant
HIV/AIDS specialist
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Hello doctor,
After my risky exposure with CSW(Community Sex Worker), day 10th HIV(Human Immunodeficiency Virus) RNA(Ribonucleic acid) PCR(Polymerase chain Reaction) with Taqman method and four weeks and 12 weeks CMIA (Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immuno Assay)test at laboratory, all are non-reactive but symptoms appear after six weeks and still a node exists that is enlarged in front of the ear since three months, no change and no pain. Only one symptom, please clarify the node related to ARS(Acute Retroviral Syndrome). My tests are concluded? I have read that six months window period is used for ruling out HIV. Is it true? ARS symptom lymph node exists for how many days?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.
Lots of tests you have undergone and all have turned negative, so you cannot label as HIV positive. If the lymph node is big enough, consult a general surgeon for FNAC (Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology )and histopathological examination will give clear picture about what it is. So, you can be treated. Till then you can take tablet Signoflam three times a day after food for five days, tablet Augmentin 625 three times a day after food for five days. It may reduce or vanish. Sometimes, it is idiopathic, so remains dormated but you can go for removal of the lymph node.
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