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I worry if my HIV test result is false negative. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I took HIV(Human Immunodeficiency Virus) RNA(Ribonucleic Acid) TMA (Thrombotic Microangiopathy) TEST after six days and seven hours of exposure, and it was negative. But I am still worried. Can this result be a false negative? What about the accuracy of this test? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Although the test is sensitive, you have taken this test too early from the day of last exposure. You need to get retested after two weeks of exposure with the same test. I want to tell you the HIV test recommendations: The recommendations are fourth-generation HIV rapid ... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I apologize at the beginning of the long description (just trying to be more descriptive to get the right answer). I am a 35-year-old male who had unprotected sex eight months back. I had no symptoms at all, but the next month I started to have some fears about HIV, so I had an Instant HI... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The answers to your queries are: It is not an unusual scenario to see a more extended time clearing candidal infection in normal healthy individuals. For your present infection, I suggest taking, Tablet Flucon (Fluconazole)150 mg once a day for ten days regularly. This sh... Read Full »
Screened for HIV after eight weeks of exposure. Is it reliable?
Query: Hi doctor, I did an HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) rapid screening after eight weeks of exposure, and the results came negative. I do not have any other symptoms of HIV. Is this result reliable? Do I need to do other tests? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The tests available for HIV diagnosis are highly sensitive and specific and gives accurate results. Majority of the people who are infected with HIV develop HIV antibodies by two to eight weeks. Approximately, up to 5 % develop seroconversion by 12 weeks. Your HIV negativ... Read Full »
Can an HIV test turn from negative to positive?
Query: Hello doctor,I had a 13-day HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test, a 28-day antibody test, and a fifth-week HIV fourth-generation duo test. All the tests came back negative. What are my chances of still encountering an HIV-positive test? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Unprotected vaginal intercourse carries a risk of 4 in 10,000 exposures. Approximately 95 % of the people who are infected with HIV develop HIV antibodies by four to six weeks of exposure, and almost all who are infected with HIV develop HIV ... Read Full »
Can I rely upon HIV RNA test result taken on 8th and 16th day of possible exposure?
Query: Hello doctor, I am in 24th-day post possible HIV(Human Immunodeficiency Virus) exposure. It was a broken condom with a sex worker. On day 6 I started experiencing pain in my legs which has continued until this day. I have also gone through a period of intense stomach gurgling, and shoulder and neck ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The test which you underwent on day 8 and 16 was definitely the best available test for that duration and you can surely rely upon the results. This test is highly sensitive for this duration to catch the infection if there had been any exposure. As far as the timing of t... Read Full »
My HIV test was negative and I have no symptoms. How to proceed?
Query: Hello doctor, I engaged in sexual activity with a sex worker, and during the encounter, the condom tore towards the end. I am now experiencing heightened anxiety, along with numbness throughout my body and body aches. On day nine post-exposure, I took an HIV RNA test, and the result came back neg... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The risk of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) transmission in this scenario is considered low. While your initial HIV RNA test at 7 days returned negative, it might have been too early for an accurate result. The optimal time to detect infection with HIV RNA i... Read Full »
I contracted a fungal infection post-sex. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I had a protected sexual encounter with a CSW (Community Sex Worker) The very next day I found little white non raised dots on the head of my penis. The dermatologist told me that it was a fungal infection and prescribed Ketoconazole cream and Fluconazole tablet. However, I have unde... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, if the condom had been used consistently and correctly and it did not break or slip off then the chances of acquisition of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) or any other STI (sexually transmitted infections) is nonexistent. Another reassuring point is that yo... Read Full »
My CD4/CD8 ratio is 1.06. Does it mean I have HIV infection?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a potential high-risk exposure due to unprotected intercourse four months ago, and I am concerned about the possibility of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection. I underwent tests including a fourth generation PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction), PCR for HIV2, and viral load, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. A negative fourth generation test and HIV RNA (Ribonucleic acid) PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) at four months provide highly conclusive evidence that you are HIV negative. Diarrhea and joint pains can have various causes... Read Full »
Is HIV test at three months conclusive?
Query: Hi doctor, After three months of unprotected exposure, I got tested for HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), and it is negative. What are the chances of getting a positive HIV result after three months? I got to know that in some rare cases it takes up to six months to show antibodies. In which condi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The test which you underwent at three months is highly conclusive. But as far as retesting at six months is concerned, here is your answer. The majority of people who are infected with HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) will have a detectable level of anti-HIV antibodies... Read Full »
Can unprotected oral sex cause a risk of having HIV?
Query: Hi doctor, I spent three nights with a girl I met online a week ago. There was no intercourse, but we had unprotected oral sex, mutual masturbation, and kissing. I later found out that she has had a pretty crazy sexual history (unprotected anal sex and vaginal sex). Am I at risk of HIV (Human Immuno... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Unprotected oral sex carries negligible to low risk for HIV acquisition especially if there are fresh cuts or sores or lesions or bleeding gums. Mutual masturbation and kissing are quite safe. Rubbing vagina without entry, I do not think will cause any harm. Overall, I ... Read Full »