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How To Confirm HIV?
I have a negative Combo test (Abbott Architect Hiv Ag/Ab) at 14 days and 27 days after a suspecious intercourse. (Condom remained inside of a friend of mine. I had protected several intercourses during last 5-6 months with her. I know that she has some other partners).
I had an Uritria at 19 days, and recovered after 7 days of using antibiotics. When using the antibiotics there were some itching and redness in my groin area recovered with pomade. She claims that she does not have any symptom like uretria. I did not ask for her hiv status, but if she had infected, she would inform me. She may not know her hiv status if she is really infected.
That uritria and the other symptoms (lack of appetite, 2 kg loss in 2 weeks, night sweats) makes me crazy. I do not have any single minute not to think about hiv.
Today is 34th days. My question is how conclusive my tests are? Is there any possiblity for a false negative result because of antibiotics or window period.
Thank you.
I had an Uritria at 19 days, and recovered after 7 days of using antibiotics. When using the antibiotics there were some itching and redness in my groin area recovered with pomade. She claims that she does not have any symptom like uretria. I did not ask for her hiv status, but if she had infected, she would inform me. She may not know her hiv status if she is really infected.
That uritria and the other symptoms (lack of appetite, 2 kg loss in 2 weeks, night sweats) makes me crazy. I do not have any single minute not to think about hiv.
Today is 34th days. My question is how conclusive my tests are? Is there any possiblity for a false negative result because of antibiotics or window period.
Thank you.
Fri, 30 May 2014
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
HIV Combo test includes both Antigen and Antibody based tests. It is a 4th generation test and highly reliable test. The antigen based part of the test detects the presence of infection, if any, as early as within a weeks time. This test after 27 days becomes more conclusive. So you need not worry further and you are free from HIV. Window period is only for the antibody based tests and not for antigen based one and this test was not affected by the antibiotics taken by you. So you are safe and free from HIV.
Dr S.Murugan
Welcome to HCM.
HIV Combo test includes both Antigen and Antibody based tests. It is a 4th generation test and highly reliable test. The antigen based part of the test detects the presence of infection, if any, as early as within a weeks time. This test after 27 days becomes more conclusive. So you need not worry further and you are free from HIV. Window period is only for the antibody based tests and not for antigen based one and this test was not affected by the antibiotics taken by you. So you are safe and free from HIV.
Dr S.Murugan
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