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Are HIV Antibody Tests Done 1 Year And 6 Months After Exposure Conclusive?
Question: I had sex with hiv infected lady. After 1 year and 1 year 6 months of exposure i did 2 hiv antibody test . First one using tridot method. 2nd one by CMIA method. Both negative. Since exposure i am suffering from chronic cough and occasionally loose motion. My IgE level is very high and i have high eosinophilia. My other immunoglobulin testare within normal eange and cbc results are ok. Shall i alley fear of hiv?
Brief Answer:
No need to fear for HIV because you are risk free.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Welcome to HCM.
You had sexual intercourse with HIV positive lady and antibody test using tri-dot method after 1 year and same test using CMIA method after 1 year and 6 months both are negative then you need not to worry at all because you are free from HIV.
The window period for HIV ranges from 15 days to 3 months so the antibody test result after this time is considered highly reliable and accurate. Don't be feared about HIV and move ahead in life happily.
Lastly, as your friend I will surely advice you to stay away from unsafe sexual practices as much as you can to prevent the future risk of HIV and other STD. Be relaxed and avoid stress or tension.
Thank You
No need to fear for HIV because you are risk free.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Welcome to HCM.
You had sexual intercourse with HIV positive lady and antibody test using tri-dot method after 1 year and same test using CMIA method after 1 year and 6 months both are negative then you need not to worry at all because you are free from HIV.
The window period for HIV ranges from 15 days to 3 months so the antibody test result after this time is considered highly reliable and accurate. Don't be feared about HIV and move ahead in life happily.
Lastly, as your friend I will surely advice you to stay away from unsafe sexual practices as much as you can to prevent the future risk of HIV and other STD. Be relaxed and avoid stress or tension.
Thank You
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Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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