I'm kind of worried about my recent HIV ELISA test result. It came back as 0.27, and I got it done six months after having unprotected sex. The report says that anything below 0.90 is negative, but I'm not sure how to interpret this. Can you help me understand what this means?

Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 6+ Yrs

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Low Hemoglobin and Fever _Correlation Between Low Hemoglobin and Fever_ 1. _Not directly related_: Low hemoglobin (8.5) is not typically a direct cause of fever. 2. _Underlying condition_: However, the underlying condition causing your low hemoglobin might also be contributing to your fever. _Possible Causes of Low Hemoglobin and Fever_ 1. _Chronic infection_: Chronic infections like tuberculosis, endocarditis, or osteomyelitis can cause both low hemoglobin and fever. 2. _Chronic inflammation_: Conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or inflammatory bowel disease can lead to both low hemoglobin and fever. 3. _Nutritional deficiencies_: Deficiencies in iron, vitamin B12, or folate can cause low hemoglobin, and underlying conditions like celiac disease or Crohn's disease can also cause fever. 4. _Blood disorders_: Blood disorders like anemia of chronic disease, myelodysplastic syndrome, or lymphoma can cause both low hemoglobin and fever.

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