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Is A CIMA Test Done Post 70 Days Of Exposure Conclusive?

Posted on Tue, 3 May 2016

Question: please see my images of skin spot. is it aids related symptoms.

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Not due to HIV/AIDS.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for your query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Welcome to health care magic. I have gone through the photos attached in your previous query.

These rashes are non specific and do not suggest HIV.These may be due to allergy or dryness.
Use a mild soap or cleanser.
Apply moisturizer cream or lotion.
Take antihistamine like cetrizine if itching.
They are not due to HIV.

You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venereolgist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (31 hours later)

I have again done CIMA test on 70 days and is comes non reactive with idex value 0.357. can conclude this test.

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
HIV chances nil.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.

As it is not a risk exposure, with tests negative too,the HIV chances is nil.
You are free from HIV.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (22 hours later)

I have still fear and I am not able to distract my mind off from hiv, please suggest what I do?

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Forget the episode.Do yoga, Meditation, exercises.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.

As it is not a risk exposure, with tests negative too,the HIV chances is nil.
You are free from HIV.
You get involved in activities of your interest.Do yoga, Meditation, exercises.
If needed consult a psychiatrist or psychologist or counsellor.

You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (3 hours later)

Sir one more question, sir my both test at Dr Lal path lab, which they charge 450 and in report they mentioned test name ECLIA antibody HIV 1/2 , P24 antigen Combo test. I asked lab doctor about the machine, she said it Cobas and it include P24 antigen.
my question is it is 4 th generation test becos SRL lab charges is around 1000 rupees.

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Test at lal path lab is reliable.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for the follow up query.

The test of P24 ag and HIV 1&2 antibodies is reliable after 28 days.Lal path lab is a good laboratory.You do not worry.I cannot comment about the comparison rates with srl.

You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar