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Does Zindatilismath Affect HIV Test Results?

Posted on Fri, 28 Apr 2017

Question: Can ZINDA TILISMATH affect modern hiv tests and its results after a year of high risk exposure. The ingredients of zinda tilismath are
Eucalyptus Oil ( XXXXXXX Gond ka tail)
Camphor( Sattay Caphoor)
Menthol: (Sattay Pudina)
Thymol( Sattay Ajwain)
Alkanet root (Rangbasa/Ratanjot). Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Ratnesh Pandey (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
ZINDA TILISMATH is a unani preparation and indicated in infection, fever and other gastric trouble.
If you taking this medicine for HIV exposure then in my opinion this medicine would not be beneficial for you.
Instead of going alternate mode of treatment i would suggest you to consult your physician and start post exposure prophylaxis. This is taken after the potential exposure for HIV aids. It is always good to start the treatment as soon as possible. This is important because HIV virus require some time to develop in the body which is called window period. if PEP is taken during this period there are pretty good chances that HIV exposure can be treated.

alternative / natural medicine would only help to cure / palliate your problem.
If you have any associated problem then share with us and we will be able to help you to and we would suggest the best possible medicine.

Hope this is clear to you

In case of any query feel free ask

Thanks
Dr Ratnesh

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Ratnesh Pandey (4 hours later)

No sir not using it as treatment just want to know if zinda tilismath can influence the test results or not ?? Can they produce any false negative results if taken during the 6 month window period ?

I got tested for hiv and my result was non reactive after the window period but I remember taking zindatilismath some time that year few times a month when I had cold and cough so I just want to know if it can influence/ affect the test results by producing false negative results ??

Can it delay the sero- convertion process? If yes how long can it delay the production of antibodies after the day of exposure ?

Answered by Dr. Ratnesh Pandey (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
There are no proven scientific record showing that zindatilismath is beneficial or not in case of HIV. Though some physician claims that the medicine has magical curative power. In my opinion there is no correlation of medicine for treatment, healing or influencing the test result.
There are high probability for false negative or false positive result so in such case always a confirmatory test is done to make sure the test result are accurate.
Suggest you to repeat the test to confirm the test result.

Thanks
Dr Ratnesh

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Ratnesh Pandey (1 hour later)

Sir I got tested 4 times after the high risk exposure and all my results came back non reactive. My high risk exposure was in nov 2013 got tested in may 2015 and XXXXXXX 2015 with tridot 3 Rd generation test and the result was non reactive again due to some doubt got tested again in July 2016 and March 2017 with 4 rth generation hiv test and the results were non reactive ? Do I still need further testing ? What do you mean by confirmatory test sir ? Do suggest the test. Aren't my test results not conclusive ? In between the tests I had zindatilismath so just want to know if my test results are conclusive or not ?? Is there anything to worry about I am unable to concentrate on my life. Usual window period for hiv is 6 months maximum all my tests were done after 1.5 year mark but I am still concerned about this zindatilismath influencing the results.

Answered by Dr. Ratnesh Pandey (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,
You have already followed the protocol for HIV testing so for.

Please understand the accuracy of HIV testing result are not 100% so the results are analysed and interpreted based on the test algorithm. every test either generation 3 or generation 4 test has its own accuracy level.

So in case of false negative or false positive repeat test is advised after 6 month of the test. I would suggest you to repeat the test after the 6 month.

Your tests are conclusive but for safer side its always good to take precautionary step to diagnose accurately.

Till now to test result are negative (Clinical correlation is suggested) and as per report your test results are negative so this may be taken in favor.

Understand HIV result is not affected by infection, medication or vaccination.
I am sharing a link for you and suggest you to go through to get your answer in details

http://i-base.info/qa/factsheets/hiv-transmission-and-testing

http://i-base.info/guides/testing/test-accuracy-results-and-further-testing

this would help you to get answer related to your problem

Hope this is clear to you

In case of any precise information feel free to share your question with us.

Thanks
Dr Ratnesh

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Ratnesh Pandey (1 hour later)

Sir can I know why you are suggesting a re test at 6 month ??? Nov 2013 was my exposure got tested in may and XXXXXXX 2015 which is a 1.5 year mark. I- base also says any test after 6 month is conclusive and the result is not affected by taking any medication ? I am not understanding as to why you are asking me to get tested again ???

Answered by Dr. Ratnesh Pandey (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello again,

This is just for prophylaxis to carry out the screening test especially in case of potential exposure.
This not absolutely necessary but it's good to keep this practice. If you feel not to carry test then there is no big issue.

Hope this is clear to you.

Thanks
Dr Ratnesh

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee