Hello. i took a 4th gen hiv test after 50 days (7 weeks) of exposure. came out negative. i had chronic diarrea and chronic sore throat when testing. now constipation, groin pain and low 4.9 wbc. do i have to retest given my persistent symptoms?

As per current guidelines, if the 4th-generation combination assay is negative, the person is considered HIV-uninfected, and no further testing needs to be done but I think you should repeat the test one more time combining with HIV RNA test (either qualitative or quantitative) to be more accurate if both of these tests negative then you may have something else. Good Luck.

You need to see an infectious disease doc for acomplete exam and pertnent testing including blood tests stool exam and culture. let her/him determine what is needed. Hope you get well fast.