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Needle Stick
I've posted on the HIV site but I'll ask it here. Back in July 2011 I had a non-ocupational needle stick while going through my son's vehicle. My son is a herion user who has shared needles. I've tested HIV neg at 2,4 and 6 months. I'm worried about co-infection and how that can delay seroconversion. I had a Hep panel done at 4.5 months which was negative, as well. Can I trust a 4.5 month hep panel? My son's HIV/HCV status is not known at this time.
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Good Point - I was just worried about all the conflicting info on the web about co-infection and delayed seroconversion. That is why I asked if I can trust my 4.5 month Hepatitis test. I actually had my latest HIV test (6months) result come back today negative.
Didn't mean to offend anyone - Just looking for more reassurance.
Didn't mean to offend anyone - Just looking for more reassurance.
Why would you trust some random person on the internet's opinion over a doctors ?
Because it is the correct answer.
Because it is the correct answer.
Edward W Hook, MD
Jan 17, 2012 ..Welcome to our Forum. I'm sorry to hear of your needles stick, as well as to hear of your son's addiction. I'm pleased however to tell you that you can completely relax and that you did not get infected by this exposure. Any test results more than 8 weeks beyond the exposure ( the needle stick for you) can be considered definitive.
Jan 17, 2012 ..Welcome to our Forum. I'm sorry to hear of your needles stick, as well as to hear of your son's addiction. I'm pleased however to tell you that you can completely relax and that you did not get infected by this exposure. Any test results more than 8 weeks beyond the exposure ( the needle stick for you) can be considered definitive.
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