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How To Confirm A HIV Infection?
hello ...im 25 yr old female from india...i had sex with my boy friend on september 30..after 36 days i had hiv spot test result was negative again on 3 january i had second hiv test elfa result was non reactive....after that i felt that lab technicians re used syringes i dont know whether it is illusion or not ..so again i got hiv spot test on 1 february again the result is negative but stil im worried...please tel me whether my report is conclusive
Thu, 27 Mar 2014
Hi there.
To answer your question in a nut shell, Yes the reports appear conclusive provided you went to standardised laboratories.
Worry is a double edged sword. Has your boy friend been tested? This is an option worth exploring as he appears known to you. If negative & provided you have had no other partners, then you can rest easy.
Please do remember to practice Safe Sex & use a barrier contraceptive like a condom. While this is not fool-proof, monogamy probably is your best alternative.
Please feel free to clear any further doubts & get in touch with me using the secure Premier portal on this Healthcaremagic site to directly get in touch with me & put your mind at rest.
Should you require to do so, you may visit a dermatologist/venereologist in your area & use this HCM site to find one you are comfortable speaking to.
Good Luck & Relax.
Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD
To answer your question in a nut shell, Yes the reports appear conclusive provided you went to standardised laboratories.
Worry is a double edged sword. Has your boy friend been tested? This is an option worth exploring as he appears known to you. If negative & provided you have had no other partners, then you can rest easy.
Please do remember to practice Safe Sex & use a barrier contraceptive like a condom. While this is not fool-proof, monogamy probably is your best alternative.
Please feel free to clear any further doubts & get in touch with me using the secure Premier portal on this Healthcaremagic site to directly get in touch with me & put your mind at rest.
Should you require to do so, you may visit a dermatologist/venereologist in your area & use this HCM site to find one you are comfortable speaking to.
Good Luck & Relax.
Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD
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