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How Long After Possible Exposure Should One Test For HSV Infection?
Question: Hi Doctor,
When is the most accurate timing to test for HSV-1 and HSV-2?
And what is the most accurate test to do so?
unprotected exposure for both was 25 days ago. Done PCR RNA for other STD all negative.
Only symptom showing is pain/burn in urethra and tingling feeling in anus/penis head. no lesions or sores showing. thanks.
When is the most accurate timing to test for HSV-1 and HSV-2?
And what is the most accurate test to do so?
unprotected exposure for both was 25 days ago. Done PCR RNA for other STD all negative.
Only symptom showing is pain/burn in urethra and tingling feeling in anus/penis head. no lesions or sores showing. thanks.
Brief Answer:
Go for 4th generation HIV DUO test after 12 weeks to get conclusive result.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Thanks for posting your query.
Ideal time to rule out HIV infection is after the completion of the window period (6-8 weeks, sometimes up to 12 weeks). The ideal test to rule out both HIV 1 and 2 infection is 4th generation HIV DUO test.
If you have urinary symptoms like burning or tingling, rule out urethritis with urine examination. It can be done by now.
Dr S Murugan
Go for 4th generation HIV DUO test after 12 weeks to get conclusive result.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Thanks for posting your query.
Ideal time to rule out HIV infection is after the completion of the window period (6-8 weeks, sometimes up to 12 weeks). The ideal test to rule out both HIV 1 and 2 infection is 4th generation HIV DUO test.
If you have urinary symptoms like burning or tingling, rule out urethritis with urine examination. It can be done by now.
Dr S Murugan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
ok thank u doctor.
And when is the most accurate timing to test for Herpes I & II ?
What is the most accurate test to do so?
And when is the most accurate timing to test for Herpes I & II ?
What is the most accurate test to do so?
Brief Answer:
HSV PCR test can be done 4 weeks after the exposure.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
HSV PCR is the ideal test for HSV 1 and 2 infection. You can have it 4 weeks after the exposure.
Dr S.Murugan
HSV PCR test can be done 4 weeks after the exposure.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
HSV PCR is the ideal test for HSV 1 and 2 infection. You can have it 4 weeks after the exposure.
Dr S.Murugan
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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