I recently had an HIV duo 4th generation test, and the report showed it as non-reactive with a result of 0.08. What exactly does this mean?

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Dr Kareemulla Shaik

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That says you dont have infection,if you have doubt repeat the test after 6 months

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I'm really worried about continuing breastfeeding after being diagnosed with TB in my lymph node biopsy. I'm currently taking Aukrit 4. Is it safe for me to keep breastfeeding, or should I consider stopping for my baby's safety? Would love to hear your thoughts on this.

yes you can breastfeed your child

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I'm worried because I just found out I have typhoid fever, and my test results showed an O antigen level of 1160 and an H antigen level of 180. Does that mean my typhoid is severe? Also, how long should I expect to wait before I start feeling better?

it takes time

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I'm curious about the longest incubation period of rabies that's ever been recorded in India. Could you please shed some light on this?

longest incubation period for rabies ever recorded globally was up to 19 years, but this is an extreme anomaly. , the incubation period for rabies in humans ranges from 2 weeks to 3 months, but it can vary from a few days to several years, depending on factors like the site of the bite, the amount of virus introduced, and the host's immune response.

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