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Is ELISA Test Done After Eight Months Conclusive?
Question: Hello sir ,
Around 11 months back I had a protective sex . After 5 weeks I took test and its negative and After 8 months I took XXXXXXX test and it is also negative . And I didn't have any symptoms or signs . Should I consider Iam hiv negative .
Around 11 months back I had a protective sex . After 5 weeks I took test and its negative and After 8 months I took XXXXXXX test and it is also negative . And I didn't have any symptoms or signs . Should I consider Iam hiv negative .
Brief Answer:
Yes HIV negative.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query.I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Protected intercourse protects from HIV too.
As the exposure is 8 months back and the Elisa test has come negative it is conclusive .
You are not having HIV from that exposure.
You can allay fears of HIV.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venereologist
Yes HIV negative.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query.I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Protected intercourse protects from HIV too.
As the exposure is 8 months back and the Elisa test has come negative it is conclusive .
You are not having HIV from that exposure.
You can allay fears of HIV.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venereologist
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