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Question: Can BENGAY - TOPICAL PAIN RELIEVING CREAM / TOPICAL ANALGESIC affect hiv test results by producing false negative?
2. Can HERBAL MEDICATIONS/ SUPPLEMENTS affect hiv tests ?
3.can APCOD sachets ( orange flavoured) for PCOS( poly cystic ovarian syndrome ) affect hiv test results( non - reactive) by producing false negatives?
2. Can HERBAL MEDICATIONS/ SUPPLEMENTS affect hiv tests ?
3.can APCOD sachets ( orange flavoured) for PCOS( poly cystic ovarian syndrome ) affect hiv test results( non - reactive) by producing false negatives?
Brief Answer:
No drug can delay the HIV sero-conversion 6 months after exposure.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome once again.
1.Topical creams have no effect on HIV sero conversion.
2. No drug can produce a false negative result for HIV even after 6 months when an infection exists.
3. Apcod is a supplement consists of antioxidants and vitamins which can boost the health and immunity and not affects the sero conversion.
Dr S XXXXXXX
No drug can delay the HIV sero-conversion 6 months after exposure.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome once again.
1.Topical creams have no effect on HIV sero conversion.
2. No drug can produce a false negative result for HIV even after 6 months when an infection exists.
3. Apcod is a supplement consists of antioxidants and vitamins which can boost the health and immunity and not affects the sero conversion.
Dr S XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
so contraceptive pills also can not affect hiv test? right?
can EDIBLE CANNABIS also called as BHANG in XXXXXXX given during shivratris as XXXXXXX - affect hiv tests? it was consumed few years ago(2012/2013 i dont remember exactly)- would that have any effect on my hiv test results? i have taken the tests after 1.5 year of high risk exposure? 2013 NOVEMBER was my high risk exposure and taken a few tests after 1.5 year( may2015) with tridot and 2.7 years(july 2016 and march 2017) after exposure with 4 rth gen ag/ab test and the result was NON-REACTIVE.
Also can contraceptive pills affect hiv test results?
sir i am not sure what BHANG is- if its cannabis or marijuana- it was offered as a drink(consumed ONCE) in XXXXXXX during holi and XXXXXXX ratri- i want to know if that can affect my HIV TEST RESULTS.I am freaking out again.please help this is what i found in the interner about bhang- These are different ways you get high using cannabis plant. Hashish/Charas is when the leaves and/or top part of the cannabis flower is chewed or smoked. Ganja/Marijuana is mostly dried leaves used to smoke or even ingested directly. Bhang is when cannbies leaves are ground up and mixed in a sort of a brew with milk.
PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THAT HAS ANY EFFECT ON MY TEST RESULTS.????
can EDIBLE CANNABIS also called as BHANG in XXXXXXX given during shivratris as XXXXXXX - affect hiv tests? it was consumed few years ago(2012/2013 i dont remember exactly)- would that have any effect on my hiv test results? i have taken the tests after 1.5 year of high risk exposure? 2013 NOVEMBER was my high risk exposure and taken a few tests after 1.5 year( may2015) with tridot and 2.7 years(july 2016 and march 2017) after exposure with 4 rth gen ag/ab test and the result was NON-REACTIVE.
Also can contraceptive pills affect hiv test results?
sir i am not sure what BHANG is- if its cannabis or marijuana- it was offered as a drink(consumed ONCE) in XXXXXXX during holi and XXXXXXX ratri- i want to know if that can affect my HIV TEST RESULTS.I am freaking out again.please help this is what i found in the interner about bhang- These are different ways you get high using cannabis plant. Hashish/Charas is when the leaves and/or top part of the cannabis flower is chewed or smoked. Ganja/Marijuana is mostly dried leaves used to smoke or even ingested directly. Bhang is when cannbies leaves are ground up and mixed in a sort of a brew with milk.
PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THAT HAS ANY EFFECT ON MY TEST RESULTS.????
Brief Answer:
No drug can cause delayed seroconversion beyond 6 months
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome once again.
No drug can cause a delay in HIV Sero-conversion 6 months after the exposure including Contraceptives.
Cannabis is known to cause immune suppression. Cannabis taken as XXXXXXX once could not cause immune suppression. This immune suppression is possible with individual addicted to canabis for years together.
But you had your HIV tests 1.5 years, and 2.7 years after the exposure and they came as nonreactive.
Nothing can cause delayed sero-conversion including Adaptogens 6 months after the exposure.
So there is no doubt that you are free from HIV.
Dr S.Murugan
No drug can cause delayed seroconversion beyond 6 months
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome once again.
No drug can cause a delay in HIV Sero-conversion 6 months after the exposure including Contraceptives.
Cannabis is known to cause immune suppression. Cannabis taken as XXXXXXX once could not cause immune suppression. This immune suppression is possible with individual addicted to canabis for years together.
But you had your HIV tests 1.5 years, and 2.7 years after the exposure and they came as nonreactive.
Nothing can cause delayed sero-conversion including Adaptogens 6 months after the exposure.
So there is no doubt that you are free from HIV.
Dr S.Murugan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Can cannabis taken as a drink as BHANG ( 1 glass ) cause IMMUNESUPRESSION?
How long can cannabis delay the seroconversion ? Can it take more than 6 months in cannabis addicts ? As far as I remember it was a glass of bhang probably mixed with milk or something so that is freaking me out now. Do I have to get tested again because of this ?
How long can cannabis delay the seroconversion ? Can it take more than 6 months in cannabis addicts ? As far as I remember it was a glass of bhang probably mixed with milk or something so that is freaking me out now. Do I have to get tested again because of this ?
Brief Answer:
False negative result is unlikely 6 months after exposure
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome back.
Canabis is known to cause immune suppression.
It also cannot delay the seroconversion beyond 6 months, whatever form it was consumed.
Dr S Murugan
False negative result is unlikely 6 months after exposure
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome back.
Canabis is known to cause immune suppression.
It also cannot delay the seroconversion beyond 6 months, whatever form it was consumed.
Dr S Murugan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
1.Sir do I have to re test because of this BHANG (cannabis)situation ?
2. BHANG situation was in MARCH 2012 -1 glass during holi ONCE and my exposure was in NOV 2013, non- reactive hiv test was in MAY 2015,JULY 2016 and MARCH 2017. Recent testing is in 2017 almost 5 years after bhang consumption. Can I believe my non reactive test results and move on with my life? I am trying to have babies so I just want to be sure that I am hiv free
3. Is 6 MONTHS THE MAXIMUM WINDOW PERIOD EVEN FOR CANNABIS ADDICTS ? Or there is no way of testing for canabis addicts? Please clear my doubts sir. I am unable to concentrate on my daily activities because of this. I am trying to calm myself down but seems impossible. Please help by answering in detail. Thank you
2. BHANG situation was in MARCH 2012 -1 glass during holi ONCE and my exposure was in NOV 2013, non- reactive hiv test was in MAY 2015,JULY 2016 and MARCH 2017. Recent testing is in 2017 almost 5 years after bhang consumption. Can I believe my non reactive test results and move on with my life? I am trying to have babies so I just want to be sure that I am hiv free
3. Is 6 MONTHS THE MAXIMUM WINDOW PERIOD EVEN FOR CANNABIS ADDICTS ? Or there is no way of testing for canabis addicts? Please clear my doubts sir. I am unable to concentrate on my daily activities because of this. I am trying to calm myself down but seems impossible. Please help by answering in detail. Thank you
Brief Answer:
You are almost free from HIV infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
Only chronic canabis user will be likely to have immunosuppresion, not who consumed a glass of diluted Bhang.
I already told that nothing can delay sero conversion beyond 6 months including canabis addiction. If the tests were negative 6 months after the exposure there is no chance for HIV unless there was a fresh exposure. Moreover 4th generation test also comprises of antigen detection, this part of the test would not be affected by any drugs and immunosuppression in detecting an infection.
You can have babies without any hesitation.
If you are still unable to concentrate in your activities, better consult a psychiatrist for further help.
Dr S.Murugan
You are almost free from HIV infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
Only chronic canabis user will be likely to have immunosuppresion, not who consumed a glass of diluted Bhang.
I already told that nothing can delay sero conversion beyond 6 months including canabis addiction. If the tests were negative 6 months after the exposure there is no chance for HIV unless there was a fresh exposure. Moreover 4th generation test also comprises of antigen detection, this part of the test would not be affected by any drugs and immunosuppression in detecting an infection.
You can have babies without any hesitation.
If you are still unable to concentrate in your activities, better consult a psychiatrist for further help.
Dr S.Murugan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
sir you said "you are ALMOST free from hiv infection"?do u suspect any slightest chance of hiv?
2. do i have to RE TEST FOR THIS BHANG SITUATION?
2. do i have to RE TEST FOR THIS BHANG SITUATION?
Brief Answer:
You are free from HIV infection.No further test is necessary
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
Already typed matter was selected wrongly in the box. You are totally free fro HIV. No further test is necessary for you with regards to HIV.
Dr S.Murugan
You are free from HIV infection.No further test is necessary
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
Already typed matter was selected wrongly in the box. You are totally free fro HIV. No further test is necessary for you with regards to HIV.
Dr S.Murugan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
sir you said in 4 rth gen ag/ab test,"4th generation test also comprises of antigen detection, this part of the test would not be affected by any drugs and immunosuppression in detecting an infection."my question is-
Is this antigen part of the test only confined to hiv-1 or is it for hiv-2 as well?
Is this antigen part of the test only confined to hiv-1 or is it for hiv-2 as well?
Brief Answer:
Antigen part of 4th generation HIV test can detect HIV 1 infection only.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
Antigen part of the test can detect only HIV 1 infection and not HIV 2 infection.
HIV 1 infection is common throughout the world except certain parts of XXXXXXX up to the extent of 99.5%.
Dr S.Murugan
Antigen part of 4th generation HIV test can detect HIV 1 infection only.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
Antigen part of the test can detect only HIV 1 infection and not HIV 2 infection.
HIV 1 infection is common throughout the world except certain parts of XXXXXXX up to the extent of 99.5%.
Dr S.Murugan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
sir for other STDs - i have got tested for
1.syphilis with RPR and VDRL-non reactive
2.Hepatitis panel-hep A IGM non reactive
Hep B surface antigen non reactive
hep B core antibody(IGM) and Hep C antibody-non reactive
3.chlamydia trachomatis RNA,TMA-result- non detected
4.neisseria gonorrhoeae RNA,TMA result- non detected ,both chlamydia and gonorrhea are performed using APTIMA COMBO 2 assay(Gen-Probe Inc)
5.HSV 1 IGG type specific AB
HSV 2 IGG type specific AB tests -non reactive
6.URINALYSIS
ALL THE ABOVE TESTS ARE DONE,DO I NEED TO GET TESTED WITH ANY OTHER TESTS FOR STDs ? OR ARE THESE TESTS ENOUGH TO RULE OUT STDs.
1.syphilis with RPR and VDRL-non reactive
2.Hepatitis panel-hep A IGM non reactive
Hep B surface antigen non reactive
hep B core antibody(IGM) and Hep C antibody-non reactive
3.chlamydia trachomatis RNA,TMA-result- non detected
4.neisseria gonorrhoeae RNA,TMA result- non detected ,both chlamydia and gonorrhea are performed using APTIMA COMBO 2 assay(Gen-Probe Inc)
5.HSV 1 IGG type specific AB
HSV 2 IGG type specific AB tests -non reactive
6.URINALYSIS
ALL THE ABOVE TESTS ARE DONE,DO I NEED TO GET TESTED WITH ANY OTHER TESTS FOR STDs ? OR ARE THESE TESTS ENOUGH TO RULE OUT STDs.
Brief Answer:
You are free from HIV and major STDs
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome once again.
You had almost rued out all the STD and HIV. If you can rule out genital warts either by local examination of your genitals by a physician and also with test like VIA, VILI or if there is a blood test available for the same. It is just for the completion sake.
Dr S.Murugan
You are free from HIV and major STDs
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome once again.
You had almost rued out all the STD and HIV. If you can rule out genital warts either by local examination of your genitals by a physician and also with test like VIA, VILI or if there is a blood test available for the same. It is just for the completion sake.
Dr S.Murugan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Sir I forgot to mention - for HPV I got tested with Pap smear and everything is normal. Do I still have to get a via/vili test or a blood test? I request you to elaborate more on these tests as to which blood test you suggest for genital warts. So far I don't have any lesions or anything suscpicious. Do I have to still go and get a visual examination done ?
Brief Answer:
Blood test for warts are not available
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
PAP smear is only to pick up changes in the cervical epithelium and to detect early cancers. VIA and VILI can detect early warts. But most of the doctors don't know the procedure. Blood test for warts are not available.
Dr S Murugan
Blood test for warts are not available
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
PAP smear is only to pick up changes in the cervical epithelium and to detect early cancers. VIA and VILI can detect early warts. But most of the doctors don't know the procedure. Blood test for warts are not available.
Dr S Murugan
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Dr. Kampana
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