Question 1

I took an HIV 1 and 2 antibodies screening and an HIV 1 and 2 p24 combo test 86 days after I was exposed. The results came back negative. Can I be sure that's conclusive at this point?

Accepted Answer

A negative HIV 1&2 antibodies and p24 combo test after 86 days (approximately 3 months) of exposure is highly suggestive of non-infection, but not conclusive. Here's why:

Reasons for Caution

1. Window period: HIV antibodies may take up to 3-4 months to develop.
2. False negatives: Rare, but possible due to laboratory errors or test sensitivity.
3. Viral load: Low viral load may not trigger antibody production.

Next Steps

1. Repeat testing: Schedule another HIV test 3-6 months after initial exposure.

Question 2

I'm trying to understand my Widal test report and I'm pretty worried. It mentions Salmonella typhi O and H at 180 dilutions and Salmonella paratyphi AH and Bh at 1160 dilutions. Is this an indication of a typhoid infection? Could you explain what this means for my health? Also, I'm curious about what kind of diet I should be following right now. Your advice would be really helpful.

Accepted Answer

Visit your Physician for evaluation and appropriate management

Question 3

I'm really worried about my friend. They had some kind of oral exposure about 5 months ago, and when they got tested at 3 months, they were negative for both HSV 1 and 2, both igm and igg. But heres what's concerninghe did another test after 5 months, and his igg value shot up to 18. Just last week, he was recovering from dengue fever, so I'm wondering if that's somehow causing the igg levels to be high. Should he go for another test just to be sure? If he does have this infection, whats the treatment like? Does this mean he has to deal with it forever now? Any advice would be really helpful.

Accepted Answer

use medicine

I'm pretty worried because my covid report says I'm positive, and my CT value is 20.45. Does that make my condition serious or is it just mild? Would love to know what this means.

Patient is advised tab augmentin 625 mg ,orally, thrice daily for 7 days, tab levocetrizine 10 mg bedtime for 5 days and syrup salbutamol 10 ml thrice dailly for 7 days .

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