- male
- 30 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm just curious about how reliable the HIV rapid test is at the six-month mark, like after 180 days. Can you share if it's considered conclusive by then?
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No it's not confirmatory, it's screening test, confirmatory test would be ELISA.
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Consult a Infectious Disease specialist
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View allI'm feeling really stressed and confused about a recent potential HIV exposure. I had protected sex with a prostitute on December 26th, 2021, and today is January 17th, 2022. I've been reading a lot about symptoms online, and it's freaking me out. I took an HIV test (4th generation abag p24) on the 10th day after the exposure, and it came back non-reactive, with an index value of 0.12. Does this mean I'm in the clear, or do I need to take another test on the 28th day, like my doctor suggested? He mentioned that if I'm negative on the 28th day, I can just move on, but I'm still unsure. Can you help clarify this for me?
Stay calm, follow your doctors advice, and get the test done at 28 days. It's likely that you are HIV negative, but waiting for the additional test will help to definitively confirm it. Avoid reading too much online about symptoms, as it may only increase stress and anxiety.
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I'm a bit curious and a little concerned about the MPDAslide test. Is this test specifically for detecting malaria, or can it find other things too? And I'm also wondering, how exactly is this test carried out?
Concerning symptoms; medical attention is necessary. Possible causes: Perianal abscess Hemorrhoids Anal fissure Proctitis Advise your husband to: Consult a gastroenterologist or general surgeon Get a proper diagnosis and treatment plan Avoid self-medication and home remedies Reassure him that most anal problems are treatable with medical attention.
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Hey, I had a question about Rabipur injections. So basically, I got 5 shots of it around 14 years ago. I'm wondering if I need to get a booster dose now, and if it's something that lasts for life. Also, how many doses are we usually supposed to get anyway? Appreciate any advice!
It provides immunity for 10yrs.But if you have doubts of exposure to dogs,then getting a booster is no harm.
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