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Do i have to retest for HIV after 4 months post exposure negative?
It has been 4months since post exposure (september 2011). I had protected sex with a sex worker but not sure if the condom broke or slipped, so i'm extremely worried. 3 days ago, i took a Oraquick rapid test, negative. 2 days ago, I had a Determine rapid Ag/Ab combo test, which turns out negative as well.
I've read some cases in which it will take 6 months for antibodies to show up? I only feel worst after reading such statements! I am feeling more anxious the more i think about it. I feel that until i take the test at 6 months post exposure, i can't be relief. I am healthy and still young. So my questions are:
1) Is 4 months post exposure really considered conclusive? (negative)
2) What are the chances that there will be a false negative? Or rather, under what circumstances will the anti-bodies then show up on the 6 months exposure mark?
I've read some cases in which it will take 6 months for antibodies to show up? I only feel worst after reading such statements! I am feeling more anxious the more i think about it. I feel that until i take the test at 6 months post exposure, i can't be relief. I am healthy and still young. So my questions are:
1) Is 4 months post exposure really considered conclusive? (negative)
2) What are the chances that there will be a false negative? Or rather, under what circumstances will the anti-bodies then show up on the 6 months exposure mark?
I was in same boat had rash having sex with a girl unknown HIV status freaked out after wards. The condom had broke Did rapid HIV antibody 2.5 month negative did 3 month test rapid antibody negative 4 month antibody test negative. I am still worried from time to time that if I test at 6 months something might change. Looked so many sites . Vancouver Canada was the most helpful they say antibody test 3 months post exposure are conclusive even if I take another test at 6 months it will not change unless I engage in a risky behavior 6 months is only for people on chemotherapy who have taken med for hep c and organ transplant people. These antibody test are highly sensitive and accurate 99.99 percent. Our mind plays games have to b carefull how you react to your thoughts and actions. I am letting God guide me and let him take care of me
I can really move on guys?? I have been suffering from anxiety for the past week..
No chance at all.You're going back to the 80's and 90's.It doesn't happen anymore.
http://www.cdc.gov/globalaids/Resources/pmtct-care/docs/TM/Module_6TM.pdf
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In an adult, a positive HIV antibody test result means that the person is infected, a person with a negative or inconclusive result may be in the “window for 4 to 6 weeks but occasionally up to 3 months after HIV exposure. Persons at high risk who initially test negative should be retested 3 months after exposure to confirm results
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In an adult, a positive HIV antibody test result means that the person is infected, a person with a negative or inconclusive result may be in the “window for 4 to 6 weeks but occasionally up to 3 months after HIV exposure. Persons at high risk who initially test negative should be retested 3 months after exposure to confirm results
So, you guys are saying there's no chance i'll be tested positive at the 6 month mark??
your test PROVES...without a doubt...that you DONT have hiv.
further testing is not needed.
further testing is not needed.
A negative test result at 4 months is 100% conclusive,I know which way you're barking and you're wrong.6 Months is outdated.You don't have HIV.All the best.
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