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What Causes Sore Throat After Unprotected Sex With Negative DNA PCR Test?
Question: I am expericning sore throat , mouth ulcer sick after unprotected sex. so i am so scared even after i got negative in DNA PCR is negative after 40days will there be chance of HIV positive in antibody test after 3+ months.
Does those symptoms reflect HIV . Can you let me know what is the chance of getting HIV positive in antibody test after 3+ months even i got negative in DNA PCR after 40days.
Does those symptoms reflect HIV . Can you let me know what is the chance of getting HIV positive in antibody test after 3+ months even i got negative in DNA PCR after 40days.
Brief Answer:
There is no chance of HIV after DNA PCR Negative
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic,
If DNA PCR test for HIV is negative after 40 days of possible exposure it is very much confirm that you are not having HIV infection.
The possibility of becoming HIV positive after 90 days of possible exposure is very much unlikely and nothing to worry.
Symptoms of sore throat and mouth ulcer may be due to some other infection which should be manged by appropriate medicines. If DNA PCR is negative after 40 days, its specificity is very high and you need not to worry.
Thank you.
There is no chance of HIV after DNA PCR Negative
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic,
If DNA PCR test for HIV is negative after 40 days of possible exposure it is very much confirm that you are not having HIV infection.
The possibility of becoming HIV positive after 90 days of possible exposure is very much unlikely and nothing to worry.
Symptoms of sore throat and mouth ulcer may be due to some other infection which should be manged by appropriate medicines. If DNA PCR is negative after 40 days, its specificity is very high and you need not to worry.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
But i am Experinecing lot of problem after that unprotected sex. i have undergone all STD test on 2 week of high risk activity.
health issues like mouth ulscar,sore throat,cough, headache,serious sick .
So please let me know do i need to take all STD set tests after 3 months .
I am so scared about HIV . please let me know have i affected by other STD can all STD be cured. Does these symptoms reflect HIV.
health issues like mouth ulscar,sore throat,cough, headache,serious sick .
So please let me know do i need to take all STD set tests after 3 months .
I am so scared about HIV . please let me know have i affected by other STD can all STD be cured. Does these symptoms reflect HIV.
Brief Answer:
No need of STD tests
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for the follow up query,
The symptoms are not in favor of any STIs and as you have tested them previously once again it is not required.
I would suggest you to undergo other lab investigations like CBC, blood culture and urine routine to know if there is any features of acute infections due to bacteria and virus.
The symptoms should be managed by using antibiotics, NSAIDs and mouth ulcer gel to combat the symptoms.HIV infection is highly unlikely as DNA PCR is negative. Fear of HIV is making you more concern to your symptoms.
Thank you.
No need of STD tests
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for the follow up query,
The symptoms are not in favor of any STIs and as you have tested them previously once again it is not required.
I would suggest you to undergo other lab investigations like CBC, blood culture and urine routine to know if there is any features of acute infections due to bacteria and virus.
The symptoms should be managed by using antibiotics, NSAIDs and mouth ulcer gel to combat the symptoms.HIV infection is highly unlikely as DNA PCR is negative. Fear of HIV is making you more concern to your symptoms.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Do i need to take antibody test after 3+ months or not. i am so scared about these symptoms like mouth ulscar,sore throat , cough,sick.
please help me out will these symptoms reflect any other STD or HIV only.
please help me out will these symptoms reflect any other STD or HIV only.
Brief Answer:
Don't think it is either HIV or STI
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for the follow up query,
You can test for HIV antibodies after 90 days of possible exposure only to make sure you are HIV negative. As DNA PCR is negative after 40 days of possible exposure it will be negative after 90 days too.
The other symptoms should be managed symptomatically with antibiotics and the mouth ulcer gel like Ulgel.
Thank you.
Don't think it is either HIV or STI
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for the follow up query,
You can test for HIV antibodies after 90 days of possible exposure only to make sure you are HIV negative. As DNA PCR is negative after 40 days of possible exposure it will be negative after 90 days too.
The other symptoms should be managed symptomatically with antibiotics and the mouth ulcer gel like Ulgel.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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