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Delayed seroconversion
Hi,
I had an sexual encounter approx 8 months prior. The intercourse was with the use of condom. I know that this may not be very scientific but the condom was intact after intercourse. Subsequently I have had three tests done one PCR test 72 hrs after the event a ELISA test after 3 months and another ELISA after 8 months all were negative. But I guess due to my missgivings about the event I have lingering doubts about my HIV status. Further some sites and webpages on the internet speak about delayed serocoversion even as late as 12 months (specifically the HIV testing page on wikipedia). Are there any new strains out there that are known to seroconvert this late? Particularly with the new gen ART could seroconversions occour later than normal ? I have also read that some persons have undetectable levels of the virus even several years after exposure. In the intervening period between the tests I have not had any sexual encounters or used/shared syringes or received any blood transfusions. I am hoping that you can
clear my doubts on the same.
Regards
Ken
I had an sexual encounter approx 8 months prior. The intercourse was with the use of condom. I know that this may not be very scientific but the condom was intact after intercourse. Subsequently I have had three tests done one PCR test 72 hrs after the event a ELISA test after 3 months and another ELISA after 8 months all were negative. But I guess due to my missgivings about the event I have lingering doubts about my HIV status. Further some sites and webpages on the internet speak about delayed serocoversion even as late as 12 months (specifically the HIV testing page on wikipedia). Are there any new strains out there that are known to seroconvert this late? Particularly with the new gen ART could seroconversions occour later than normal ? I have also read that some persons have undetectable levels of the virus even several years after exposure. In the intervening period between the tests I have not had any sexual encounters or used/shared syringes or received any blood transfusions. I am hoping that you can
clear my doubts on the same.
Regards
Ken
I can't believe what I have just read. Dude, are you for real? You haven't mentioned a SINGLE symptom, you've been tested MULTIPLE times, AND, here's the part that cracks me up the most, YOU USED A FRIEKING CONDOM. In conjunction with UNPROTECTED intercourse carrying an infection rate of +- ONE in TWO THOUSAND, I am left with one question for you, Kenneth: Are you high, or just incredibly stupid?
you are conclusively negative...and this is proven by two facts. you had protected sex AND you have tested past the required guideline.
according to the FDA and the manufacturers of the tests...3 months is conclusive. you DO NOT have a hiv concern :)
according to the FDA and the manufacturers of the tests...3 months is conclusive. you DO NOT have a hiv concern :)
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