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Is HIV Rapid Test Taken At 69th Day After Exposure Conclusive?
Question: Hi doctor,
I had protected sex with sex worker and this was mine first time. After sex I observed that little bit of my condom was slipped off. But head of the penis was covered. And after removing condom means around one minute later i touched head and tip of my penis. there was no broken in condom. I took HIV AG/AB combo cmia test at 32 days and 43 days both came non reactive. Before taking last test I got fully wet in rain and had very bad cold before only. And climate was too much worst in XXXXXXX because of cyclone effect. at 44 th day I got high fever and cold.I have mild sore throat. I consulted doctor because of fever he did two ceftroxone injection as bacterial infection on 47th day. I took hiv antibody test on 49th day. Result came negative and i took hiv 1 and 2,p24 combo cmia test on 54th day result was negative and again on 61st day I took HIV AG/AB combo cmia test SRL XXXXXXX result was negative. I took rapid test on 69th day result was negative. Now it's 72days I have some pimple on my arm and trunk. I am very anxious whether these are HIV rashes. 1.Are results conclusive? 2. I don't know these are rashes or pimples. Please suggest me doctor.
I had protected sex with sex worker and this was mine first time. After sex I observed that little bit of my condom was slipped off. But head of the penis was covered. And after removing condom means around one minute later i touched head and tip of my penis. there was no broken in condom. I took HIV AG/AB combo cmia test at 32 days and 43 days both came non reactive. Before taking last test I got fully wet in rain and had very bad cold before only. And climate was too much worst in XXXXXXX because of cyclone effect. at 44 th day I got high fever and cold.I have mild sore throat. I consulted doctor because of fever he did two ceftroxone injection as bacterial infection on 47th day. I took hiv antibody test on 49th day. Result came negative and i took hiv 1 and 2,p24 combo cmia test on 54th day result was negative and again on 61st day I took HIV AG/AB combo cmia test SRL XXXXXXX result was negative. I took rapid test on 69th day result was negative. Now it's 72days I have some pimple on my arm and trunk. I am very anxious whether these are HIV rashes. 1.Are results conclusive? 2. I don't know these are rashes or pimples. Please suggest me doctor.
Brief Answer:
PCR test for mRNA & visit a dermatologist nearest you
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
I have noted your queries & read your timeline with regards to the tests you have done & the time frames therof & the other doctors' opinions.
Without a visual contact in person, I am afraid I cannot comment on rashes et pimples.
However, what I can tell you objectively is to do a PCR-mRNA test for HIV at any laboratory of your choice. If from XXXXXXX I usually recommend The Central Lab @ XXXXXXX circle above Tata Motors. The report reaches me via a confidential email from the lab.
Following on that, it may be worthwhile to meet a dermatologist closest to you for clarification on the rash as they appear to be unrelated to any HIV infection. If in XXXXXXX you are most welcome @ Vkram Hospital where I consult weekdays 1-4 pm.
Trust this was helpful & once the m-RNA result is negative (& by your history I anticipate it will), forget about it & put this episode behind you. We all do things in life & hindsight is a wonderful thing.
Good Luck & Godspeed.
Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD
PCR test for mRNA & visit a dermatologist nearest you
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
I have noted your queries & read your timeline with regards to the tests you have done & the time frames therof & the other doctors' opinions.
Without a visual contact in person, I am afraid I cannot comment on rashes et pimples.
However, what I can tell you objectively is to do a PCR-mRNA test for HIV at any laboratory of your choice. If from XXXXXXX I usually recommend The Central Lab @ XXXXXXX circle above Tata Motors. The report reaches me via a confidential email from the lab.
Following on that, it may be worthwhile to meet a dermatologist closest to you for clarification on the rash as they appear to be unrelated to any HIV infection. If in XXXXXXX you are most welcome @ Vkram Hospital where I consult weekdays 1-4 pm.
Trust this was helpful & once the m-RNA result is negative (& by your history I anticipate it will), forget about it & put this episode behind you. We all do things in life & hindsight is a wonderful thing.
Good Luck & Godspeed.
Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD
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Thanks for your reply doctor. 1. dr According to you my results are not conclusive?
2. I will take test mentioned by you. Is that HIV RNA PCR test or HIV PCR DNA test or HIV realtime viral load test? Kindly suggest me doctor
2. I will take test mentioned by you. Is that HIV RNA PCR test or HIV PCR DNA test or HIV realtime viral load test? Kindly suggest me doctor
Brief Answer:
PCR test to be done & review in person with any dermatologist/venereologist
Detailed Answer: XXXXXXX
Dont think so much. Do any PCR test...will give you an accurate viral load & copies count etc. By now even a CD4/CD8 count will be useful.
I did not say or mean your results are inconclusive. The fact that you are seeking different opinions means there is a doubt & i merely suggest this test so that ALL doubt is cleared & you can go on with your life.
Good Luck.
Dr Praveen
PCR test to be done & review in person with any dermatologist/venereologist
Detailed Answer: XXXXXXX
Dont think so much. Do any PCR test...will give you an accurate viral load & copies count etc. By now even a CD4/CD8 count will be useful.
I did not say or mean your results are inconclusive. The fact that you are seeking different opinions means there is a doubt & i merely suggest this test so that ALL doubt is cleared & you can go on with your life.
Good Luck.
Dr Praveen
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