P24

Good day...I have heard that a DUO is primed to pick up hiv antibodies and the antigen (p24)

1)Is P24 all ways present in those who are hiv positive after 28 days of exposure? because a WB also tests for P24 as one of its bands and markers.
2)New information comming out of the body suggests that alchoholism (alcoholism) can lead to delayed seroconversion.I drink about 3 times a week at levels of 18%AV-should i be concerned?

"For instance if someone has "all the symptoms in the book" after an HIV exposure that is described -- "Grandma farted getting up from her barcalounger. Now I think I caught AIDS." -- I can quickly advise this person he didn't get HIV from Granny. If, however, all the variables fit together; say, a very significant HIV exposure with severe ARS symptoms two to three weeks after exposure and a history of some potentially complicating factor (say, common variable immunodeficiency or a chronic debilitating illness such as alcoholism as in the initial case you referenced), I would (and do) recommend additional evaluation beyond routine testing". Dr Bob (The Body).

[LIZZIE LOU]

* This HIV Community is a place to discuss HIV Prevention based upon the criteria established by MEDHELP'S doctors.

ACCEPT YOUR NEGATIVE STATUS...YOU DONT HAVE HIV.

[jeeves774]

Thanks lizzie just wanted to know if an infected guy who tested at four months and was on antiorgan rejection meds for a transplant ..would his DUO test positive for P24 at least.And since P24 is one of the markers found on WB does an infected somebody detect for p24 for the rest of his life?

[Vance2335]

You recently had an organ transplant? If not then don't worry about it.

[LIZZIE LOU]

how did drinking 3 times a week turn into being on anti-rejection drugs ?

[jeeves774]

I have never been the healthiest,I have a history of skin ailments from ecema ,itchy skin ,septic sores which I usually suffer from time to time..and so im worried that the h i virus possibly could be beating down an already tired immune system and my t cells may not be at antibody producing levels.

[Vance2335]

Try to think of this...you are not a Dr, you are not a scientist, you are not a researcher...so what you "think" doesn't matter in the world of science when you have Dr's and everyone else who knows more. Not meant to be hurtful, just meant to make you think.

[LIZZIE LOU]

everyone thinks because they are "sickly" that their immune system HAS TO BE delaying seroconversion.  this is NOT true.

it takes a SEVERLY COMPROMISED immune system...ie, on chemotherapy, taking anti-rejection drugs, and CHRONIC LONG TERM iv drug users.

you dont have hiv.

[jeeves774]

Lizzy I dont have an organ problem ...just wanted to figure stuff out.As I have mentioned to Vance I dont have the strongest of imune systems and I drink.Bottom line is that Im trying to find out if by having a DUO even with preexsisting immune issues and or an alchoholic adiction (addiction) ..if at least one will still test positive for P24 if infected.

[jeeves774]

Thanks Lizzie I am putting this to rest, its causing me some grief and lack of a decent nights sleep.Bless you.

[jeeves774]

Thanks Vance I think im having a panic attack.

[LIZZIE LOU]

seek the help of a mental health professional...you dont have hiv.