- Male
- 20 Years
- 29/01/2025
I'm 20 and I play basketball regularly, but I've been having some issues with my knee. Every time I fold my leg, there's this bubble popping sound in the knee joint, and it's pretty painful. Also, my knees are feeling really weak. What can I do to help with the pain and make my knees stronger?
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HIV Test Results After Exposure
Your Test Results
- PCR qualitative HIV test (Day 13): Negative
- Duo Combo HIV test (Day 14): Negative
- Duo HIV test (Day 23): Negative
Interpretation of Results
- High accuracy: Your test results, especially the PCR qualitative HIV test, have high accuracy.
- Low risk of false negatives: The combination of negative results from different tests reduces the risk of false negatives.
- Window period: You've tested negative within the window period (23 days), which reduces the likelihood of HIV infection.
Assurance Before 28-Day Confirmatory Test
- High confidence: Your negative test results provide high confidence that you may not be infected with HIV.
- 28-day confirmatory test: However, it's essential to complete the 28-day confirmatory test to confirm your HIV status.
Next Steps
- Complete the 28-day test: Schedule the confirmatory test on or after the 28th day.
- Maintain precautions: Continue to practice safe sex and maintain precautions until you receive your confirmatory test results.
Dr. Ranjith Suggests...
Consult a Orthopaedician
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