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What Is The Window Period For HIV Test Post Exposure?

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Posted on Tue, 17 Mar 2015
Question: I would like to know does HIV window period get extended to 10 years?



I had sex in April 2009. In May 2009 I had some infection on my penis. I went to a doctor(urologist). He gave me some medicines and the infection subsided and never again appeared till date.



In Aug-2009 I had Elisa test for HIV which came out negative. In August 2009 itself I had PCR test which came out positive. Later doctor suggested me to have test done at 6 months from the date of possible exposure> I had Elisa test in October 2009 which was negative again in November 2009 I had Western Blot test and the result was Negative in all parameters.



In December 2009 and January 2010 again I had tests(Elisa) which were negative. Again in August 2010 I had ELISA test and it was Negative.



In July 2012 again had ELISA test which came out negative.



Now on January 30 2013 I had HIV 1 & 2(ECLIA)Method: Electrochemicaluminescence Test and the Result came to out negative(0.438 S/Co).



On February 16. I met a doctor.



He said I am absolutely fine and I don't have HIV.



But to my anxiety he prescribed me VDRL test and HSV-I & HSV-II tests.



My VDRL came out NON-REACTIVE.



My HSV-I & II test results are as follows:



HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS 1 IgG : 2.19 Ratio



HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS 1 IgM : 0.31 Ratio



HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS 2 IgG : 0.02 Ratio



HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS 2 IgM : 0.15 Ratio



Now I am worried.. my HSV-I IgG came out Positive. So I am really worried..



Doctor says, nothing to worry about HSV-I Results.



He syas if VDRL was +ve then it wud have been a matter to think about.



But HSV-I is nothing to worry about.



Is this HSV-I +ve the reason for my PCR test coming +ve?



I am really tensed. I am feeling Suidical..





In the span from April-2009 to till date I never had sex


Of Course I masturbate.

So want to know whethere I am 100% HIV negative.



doctor
Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
possibility of hiv is nill

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Welcome to Hcm.
I have read your query and understood your concern.

If your all HIV tests done at regular intervals were repeatedly negative, then you need not to worry at all. That simply means that you are free from HIV. So firstly take out negative thoughts off your mind.
Sometimes even very reliable labs make error in reporting. You have underwent various different tests for HIV which came out to be negative. It simply rules out the possibility of having it.

Regarding IgG levels of HSV 1, it is not related to HIV. It is a test for herpes simplex virus which is a very common infection. IgG represents an old infection with the virus.

So i would again like to assure you that the possibility of you having hiv is nill. You should take suicidal thoughts out of your mind. Relax and live a healthy and happy life.

I hope it helps.
If you have any further query, you may ask me.
Stay healthy.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Anshul Varshney (2 days later)
Hi Doctor,

Thanks for your Reply..

My concern is I keep getting this sore throat and small red pimples like thing on face and on some parts of body..
From July 2011 to October 2012 I was drinking a lot..
I used to smoke as well.. and lot of junk food..

So in October 2013 I was feeling bit uneasy and decided to have health check up..
My October 2013 results are as follows:

Bio Chemistry report:
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     Test                Result
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Fasting Blood Sugar          119 mgs/dl
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Corresponding Urine Sugar     Nil
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Post Prandial Sugar          138 mgs/dl
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Corresponding Urine Sugar     Nil
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Blood Urea               24
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Serum Creatinine          1.3
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Total Cholesterol          298
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Triglycerides               403
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HDL Cholesterol               58
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LDL Cholesterol               159
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VLDL Cholesterol          81
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T.Chol/HDL Chol Ratio          5.1:1
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Total Bilirubin               1.8
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Direct Bilirubin          0.5
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Globulin                3.7
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SGPT                    55
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Ultra Sonography of Abdomen & Pelvis:

Liver: Mildly enlarged in size (15.9cms) & shows mild to moderate diffuse increase in parenchymal echogenicity.
No focal lesion seen. No intra hepatic biliary duct dilatation. Portal & Hepatic veins appears normal. CBD is not dilated.

Impression : Mild hepatomegaly with mild to moderate fatty infiltration of liver.

I maintained very strict diet for one month after those october 2013 results.. and 1 month of normal diet.
Again had health check up in December 2013..

Bio Chemistry report:
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     Test                Result
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Fasting Blood Sugar          88 mgs/dl
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Corresponding Urine Sugar     Nil
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Post Prandial Sugar          100 mgs/dl
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Corresponding Urine Sugar     Nil
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Total Cholesterol          239
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Triglycerides               270
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HDL Cholesterol               48
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LDL Cholesterol               137
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VLDL Cholesterol          54
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T.Chol/HDL Chol Ratio          4.9:1
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Ultra Sonography of Abdomen & Pelvis:

Liver: Normal in size & echotexture. No focal lesion seen. No intra hepatic biliary duct dilatation. Portal & Hepatic veins appears normal. CBD is not dilated.

Impression : No Significant Sonographic abnormality detected.

My worry is the increase in Cholesterol and Tryglycerides.. when I serached in internet I saw that HIV increases cholesterol and tryglycerides.

I am leading a very stressful life thinking about above things.. and unable to concentrate properly and unable to decide about marriage..

sorry if I am being too specific.. Kindly clear my worry..

Thanks in Advance..

doctor
Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (9 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Lipid profile most likely altered due to junk food

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
welcome again.

I have thoroughly gone through all your investigations. They are absolutely normal except deranged lipid profile.
As such there is no direct relation between deranged lipid profile and hiv status. If at all present, it is found in very late stages.
As you mentioned you had a junk diet, that may be the foremost reason for this altered lipid profile. And with diet control, you were able to improve your cholesterol and triglycerides levels. That again goes in favor of what i mentioned.

I would like to again assure you that you are free from HIV. Forget about it and have a happy cheerful life free from unnecessary worries.
The skin rash you mentioned is not related to HIV. Pimples and skin rash is quite common manifestations otherwise also in normal people.

I hope i am able to clear your worry. Just relax and be happy.

Stay healthy.
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What Is The Window Period For HIV Test Post Exposure?

Brief Answer: possibility of hiv is nill Detailed Answer: Hello dear, Welcome to Hcm. I have read your query and understood your concern. If your all HIV tests done at regular intervals were repeatedly negative, then you need not to worry at all. That simply means that you are free from HIV. So firstly take out negative thoughts off your mind. Sometimes even very reliable labs make error in reporting. You have underwent various different tests for HIV which came out to be negative. It simply rules out the possibility of having it. Regarding IgG levels of HSV 1, it is not related to HIV. It is a test for herpes simplex virus which is a very common infection. IgG represents an old infection with the virus. So i would again like to assure you that the possibility of you having hiv is nill. You should take suicidal thoughts out of your mind. Relax and live a healthy and happy life. I hope it helps. If you have any further query, you may ask me. Stay healthy.