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A 19-year-old male asked:
I had sex (protected) & got monkeypox. that caused my hiv phobia to flare up (like what if the condom broke?). i took hiv rna pcr test (day 16) & tested neg. i took the 4th gen at day 29 & tested neg. can i stop worrying? am i in the clear?
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Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
Urology 36 years experience
Get another at 90 days. But in all probability you are clear.
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Answered Sep 22, 2022
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
You need to test at 6 weeks after the potential exposure. However, HIV is only one of the STDs. A condom may not protect against HPV, Herpes, LGV, syphilis, pubic lice etc. It would be prudent to see your doctor for an evaluation.
Visit this site for information: https://www.cdc.gov/std/default.htm
Wish you good health!
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Answered Sep 22, 2022
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Sir, recently un protected sex with CSW. after on day 10 i took HIV1 RNA PCR test results is HIV 1 Target Not Detected & Day 42 i took Hiv 1& 2 4th Gen test CMIA method non reactive value is 0.11 can i free from hiv or furthur any tests required?
Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
Conclusive: Your negative test results are 100% conclusive. You don't have HIV and don't need any more testing.
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A 28-year-old male asked:
I had a blood exposure in April 2021. I took a 4th gen HIV test in July, August, September and October. I also took a HIV RNA by PCR test in October. All were negative. Are these considered conclusive or should I retest? I tested neg for HCV too?
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
What you described is conclusive for ruling out HIV from the potential exposure in April 2021.
Visit this site for information : HIV test window perio... Read More
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Reviewed Nov 04, 2021
Dr. Hunter Handsfield commented
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
You are WAY over worried. Your tests are conclusive. Do your best to move on without worry.
Nov 4, 2021
A 45-year-old male asked:
Vaginal sex with a known infected and experienced symptoms. When can I truly stop testing for hiv if this exposure (twice) one night was over 10 months ago. Tested 27 times, 3 test every month. Last a week ago was negative. All 4 gen & pcr rna test?
Dr. Hiep Leanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 44 years experience
I have answered your question before.
It seems you are obsessed with this disease after that deadly encounter. If you truly contract this virus 10 mon... Read More
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Reviewed Jul 02, 2021
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A 24-year-old male asked:
Hi, I had protected sex with CSW 5 weeks ago. I tested for HIV at 3weeks with RNA PCR and CMIA Combo, both came negative. I again tested for both the test at 4 weeks, it came negative. Today, I tested at 5th week with CMIA combo test which came negative.
A Verified Doctoranswered
Family Medicine 49 years experience
Negative: Not sure what you are asking??. Continue to ALWAYS PROTECT YOURSELF AND COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS-
no further testing needed.
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A 29-year-old male asked:
When can I stop testing for hiv if my last exposure was over 10 months ago was vaginal sex with a hiv+ woman,I had symptoms also. 27 HIV test to date and all negative. My last test was two weeks ago with a 4 generation & 1 pcr rna hiv-1 both were neg?
Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
The 4th generation tests always turn positive within 6 weeks. Any and all tests after that time were unnecessary and a waste of money, time and energy... Read More
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Answered Jul 02, 2021
Dr. Hunter Handsfield commented
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
Provided original answer
Same question as several times before. Time to stop asking. Thanks.
Jul 10, 2021
Last updated Sep 22, 2022
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