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Are HIV-1/HIV-2 Antibody And P24 Antigen Tests Taken 3 Weeks After Exposure Conclusive?
Question: I had sex with a prostitute in London after getting drunk. I can remember putting the girl putting the condom on however I can't remember taking it off. I did a hiv1/2 and p24 antigen at 3 weeks and it was negative. I have server anxiety and I am on medication for this. What are the chances of me having hiv?
Brief Answer:
Almost Nil.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.
Since you have got P24 antigen test which is highly sensitive and that is negative so chances of having HIV are remote.
However if you are worried you may get a repeat HIV 1 & 2 antibody test done after 6 weeks of exposure. If that is also negative then you surely don't have HIV as you have got a repeat test after the window period of HIV.
So don't get panic. I suppose you don't even need any test still you can get a repeat HIV test done.
In case you have contact number of the lady you had sexual encounter you may request her for a HIV test. If she agrees and comes out to be negative you are totally safe.
I hope it helps you.
If you have any further query, please ask me.
Play safe to be sure.
Almost Nil.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.
Since you have got P24 antigen test which is highly sensitive and that is negative so chances of having HIV are remote.
However if you are worried you may get a repeat HIV 1 & 2 antibody test done after 6 weeks of exposure. If that is also negative then you surely don't have HIV as you have got a repeat test after the window period of HIV.
So don't get panic. I suppose you don't even need any test still you can get a repeat HIV test done.
In case you have contact number of the lady you had sexual encounter you may request her for a HIV test. If she agrees and comes out to be negative you are totally safe.
I hope it helps you.
If you have any further query, please ask me.
Play safe to be sure.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Many Many thanks.
As mentioned I suffer from anxiety so I keep thinking the worst.
No follow up question. Ill just be 100% safe in the future.
Many thanks Again
As mentioned I suffer from anxiety so I keep thinking the worst.
No follow up question. Ill just be 100% safe in the future.
Many thanks Again
Brief Answer:
Good luck.
Detailed Answer:
Great. Just relax. I wish you a healthy life.
If you don't have any further query you may please close the discussion and rate it.
Good luck.
Detailed Answer:
Great. Just relax. I wish you a healthy life.
If you don't have any further query you may please close the discussion and rate it.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Last question
I do not have fever, rash, sore throat however I experiencing dry mouth, little bit of Diarrhea and I cannot slep. AS mentioned I suffer from anxiety. What do you think?
Many thanks
I do not have fever, rash, sore throat however I experiencing dry mouth, little bit of Diarrhea and I cannot slep. AS mentioned I suffer from anxiety. What do you think?
Many thanks
Brief Answer:
Seems anxiety to me
Detailed Answer:
Hi, All your symptoms seems to be due top anxiety only.
I would recommend you to get tested for HIV once again so that you have crossed the window period and the HIV report is conclusive. That would give you peace at mind and would reduce your anxiety.
Good Luck.
Seems anxiety to me
Detailed Answer:
Hi, All your symptoms seems to be due top anxiety only.
I would recommend you to get tested for HIV once again so that you have crossed the window period and the HIV report is conclusive. That would give you peace at mind and would reduce your anxiety.
Good Luck.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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