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Hello dr, i want to know if i should worry about sneezing and nasal congestion at 23 weeks hiv post exposure. i tested negative at week 4 and week 19 using a 4th generation blood lab test at my pcp. should i be concerned about this or is it a cold?

Q: hello dr, i want to know if i should worry about sneezing and nasal congestion at 23 weeks hiv post exposure. i tested negative at week 4 and week 19 using a 4th generation blood lab test at my pcp. should i be concerned about this or is it a cold?

: No, you should not worry, just a cold or any other viral syndrome. Two negative tests with 4th generation method at 4 and 19th week ruled out HIV infection.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

No, you should not worry, just a cold or any other viral syndrome. Two negative tests with 4th generation method at 4 and 19th week ruled out HIV infection.

Answered 8/12/2022

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A member asked:

Hello dr, i want to know if i should worry about sneezing and nasal congestion at 23 weeks hiv post exposure. i tested negative at week 4 and week 19 using a 4th generation blood lab test at my pcp. should i be concerned about this or is it a cold?

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