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Can HIV Be Contracted Through Protected Sex?

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Posted on Thu, 16 Jun 2016
Question: Hi doctor, after protected sex with CSW I did belo
w tests
ECLIA on 26th day - came negative
ECLIA on 42nd day - came negative
HIV 1/2 Antibody test on 60th day - came non reactive
HIV Combo Test on 90th day - Non Reactive
but it shows index value as 0.07. what does index value indicate. ?
will this result change in future and index value increase later. does 0.07 indicate virus presence.
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Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (36 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You are free from HIV.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Welcome to HCM.

You had protected sex with CSW and ECLIA test at 26 & 42 days, HIV 1/2 antibody test on 60 day and HIV combo test on 90 days all are negative then no need to worry at all because you are free from HIV.

The test result after 90 days is 100% conclusive as the window period for HIV also varies from 15 days to 3 months. Any value below one is considered as negative so it has not of much significance.

It is not possible the result will change in future so don't worry and forget about the incidence as you are absolutely safe. For any further query you can get back to me any time and I am here to help you.

Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina
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Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (46 hours later)
thank you doctor. can I consider myself free from HIV . I read somewhere repeat testing is needed after 6 months. I have confined myself from last 6 months . reduced my social activities due to stress. please help..
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Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (5 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You are absolutely free from HIV.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Welcome back and thanks for follow-up.

You are 100% risk free from HIV so don't worry and avoid unnecessary stress or tension. You can go for repeat testing after 6 months for your mental satisfaction. Be relaxed and move on in life happily

Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (21 hours later)
thank you doctor. the only problem I am facing is persistent dry mouth, and white saliva from few days. what could be the cause?
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Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (5 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
May be due to URTI.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Welcome back once again.

Persistent dry cough with white saliva may be due to simple viral infection of upper respiratory tract nothing else. Consult your local physician and follow the treatment regime, you will be fine soon. Be relaxed and move on in life happily.

Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina
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Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (23 hours later)
thanks doctor. but this dry mouth has been from some time now and white saliva is also present. one of the gum has sore now from yesterday. sorry to bother with same question time and again but I am really stressed with any change in body . feeling distressed . please help me
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Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (26 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Consult physician and get tested.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

I understand your situation but no need to get stressed. Consult physician and go for some investigations to isolate the cause and further management. You can also some dentist for gum problem. Don't take so much tension, everything will be fine with time. Do meditation or yoga to alleviate your anxiety or fear of HIV. For any help talk to me any time and I will help you out straight way.

Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Sunil Jangid (1 hour later)
thanks. I hope this is not due to HIV infection. sorry doctor but my condition is very bad.. I am totally lost nowadays ..
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Answered by Dr. Sunil Jangid (57 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes it is not related to HIV for sure.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

No need to take this much of stress or tension as your condition is not related to HIV for sure so be relaxed and move ahead in life happily.

Thank You
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Can HIV Be Contracted Through Protected Sex?

Brief Answer: You are free from HIV. Detailed Answer: Dear XXXXXXX Welcome to HCM. You had protected sex with CSW and ECLIA test at 26 & 42 days, HIV 1/2 antibody test on 60 day and HIV combo test on 90 days all are negative then no need to worry at all because you are free from HIV. The test result after 90 days is 100% conclusive as the window period for HIV also varies from 15 days to 3 months. Any value below one is considered as negative so it has not of much significance. It is not possible the result will change in future so don't worry and forget about the incidence as you are absolutely safe. For any further query you can get back to me any time and I am here to help you. Thank You