- Female
- 49 Years
- 29/01/2025
I'm a bit concerned because my dog, who's fully vaccinated, accidentally bit my hand. Do I still need to get a rabies shot, or am I in the clear since he's vaccinated?
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HIV ELISA Test Result Interpretation
Your Test Result
- Value: 0.27
- Interpretation: Negative (values below 0.90 are considered negative)
Test Timing
- 6 months after exposure: You've tested 6 months after the unprotected sex, which is well within the window period for HIV testing.
Result Implications
- Low risk of HIV infection: Your negative test result indicates a low risk of HIV infection from the unprotected sex.
- No need for further testing (unless symptoms arise): Unless you experience symptoms or have concerns, further testing is not necessary.
Next Steps
- Practice safe sex: Continue to practice safe sex to minimize the risk of future HIV exposure.
- Regular health check-ups: Maintain regular health check-ups to monitor your overall health.
Dr. Shubham Suggests...
Consult a Infectious Disease specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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View allI've taken the HIV antibody and p24 antigen tests at the 5-month mark, and again after 6 months, and they both came back negative. I'm really anxious about whether this 6-month window period is enough to be sure that I'm HIV negative. Can you give me some clarity on this?
Based on your negative HIV antibody and p24 antigen tests at 5 months and 6 months post-exposure, it is highly likely that you are HIV negative. The window period for these tests is typically around 4-6 weeks, so testing at 5 and 6 months post-exposure provides a very reliable indication of your HIV status. It is recommended to continue practicing safe sex and regular testing for sexually transmitted infections for overall health maintenance.
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I'm really worried because a rat bit me 45 days ago on my finger and I haven't gotten a rabies shot or a tetanus injection yet. Is it dangerous to start the vaccinations now after so much time has passed? Should I be concerned about any symptoms or complications?
its always better to vaccinate before 48hrs
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I'm really worried about my health situation and hope you can help me out. Back in June 2015, I had protected sex with a sex worker. Over the past year, I've done several HIV tests, including the tri-dot and an ICTC test, and all of them came back negative, even the one-year mark test. But I'm anxious because I've read online about a connection between HIV and filariasis. Lately, I've had jaundice and a swollen testicle, and I'm currently on medications like dec 100 mg. So now, I'm really confused and would like to know: how accurate is the tri-dot test, and could all these symptoms be related in any way? Am I really in the clear or should I be worried?
There is no such relation no need to worry you are free from hiv ,get yourself tested once a yr for 3 years
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