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Question: Hi, i have recently had a protected exposure with a sex worker but worried about HIV. I did the PCR test after 27 days and was negative. Need your confirmation please.
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Brief Answer:
There is no risk for HIV.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome in "Ask a Doctor".
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Based on your history, having just protected sexual intercourse you shouldn't worry because there is no risk for HIV.
Having a negative result of HIV PCR test is a good news but there is no need for other test in your situation.
Hope I have answered your query.
Feel free to ask me further.
There is no risk for HIV.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome in "Ask a Doctor".
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Based on your history, having just protected sexual intercourse you shouldn't worry because there is no risk for HIV.
Having a negative result of HIV PCR test is a good news but there is no need for other test in your situation.
Hope I have answered your query.
Feel free to ask me further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Hi Dr. XXXXXXX thanks for your answer. I’m just worried about the coincidence of some symptoms or it just anxiety.
For example, over the past 6 weeks since exposure, I’ve had like a week of hot flashes. I assumed it is anxiety as it went away once I got the test result but came back again when I texted you. I also had 2 cold sores on lips, don’t know if related or not. And also had a few days of sore throat, though ENT dr said because of something called candida that I had from before.
On the test, is this PCR conclusive after 27 days and OK. I know you mentioned no need to retest but confirming the same.
Thanks
For example, over the past 6 weeks since exposure, I’ve had like a week of hot flashes. I assumed it is anxiety as it went away once I got the test result but came back again when I texted you. I also had 2 cold sores on lips, don’t know if related or not. And also had a few days of sore throat, though ENT dr said because of something called candida that I had from before.
On the test, is this PCR conclusive after 27 days and OK. I know you mentioned no need to retest but confirming the same.
Thanks
Hi, awaiting feedback, thx.
brief answer please
Brief Answer:
These symptoms are not related to HIV (ARS).
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome in "Ask a Doctor".
I am sorry for my late response.
As I sad before, having just protected sexual intercourse, you shouldn't worry because there is absolutly no risk for HIV.
Furthermore, based on this about the symptoms you mentioned above I think are not related to HIV(ARS).
PCR for HIV after 27 days in your situation is conclusive.
Usually in the risky situations ( but not you!) it is recommended to do a 4 th generation HIV test after 3 months from exposure as a conclusive test.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards.
These symptoms are not related to HIV (ARS).
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome in "Ask a Doctor".
I am sorry for my late response.
As I sad before, having just protected sexual intercourse, you shouldn't worry because there is absolutly no risk for HIV.
Furthermore, based on this about the symptoms you mentioned above I think are not related to HIV(ARS).
PCR for HIV after 27 days in your situation is conclusive.
Usually in the risky situations ( but not you!) it is recommended to do a 4 th generation HIV test after 3 months from exposure as a conclusive test.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards.
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Dr. Kampana
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