- male
- 30 Years
- 29/01/2025
So, I've been with my wife for two years now, and we got married in May 2015. We started off using condoms, but for the past few months, at least three I think, we've stopped using them. Both of us got tested for HIV and the results were non-reactive, which was done on May 23, 2016. This was after at least three months of having unprotected sex. The test we did is the ECLIA Cobas e411 Roche. Do you think there's any need to redo the HIV test, or is it fine as long as we're both staying loyal to each other? Is the test we have already sufficient?
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ideally not needed unless you have concern.get yourself tested once in a year
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I understand your concern, and it's good that you've already consulted a doctor. **PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis)** is effective if started within 72 hours of possible exposure to HIV. Since you started the medication with guidance, it can help reduce the risk of HIV infection. It's important to complete the full 28-day course. You should also follow up with your healthcare provider for HIV testing after about 4 weeks and again at 3 months to ensure accurate results. Stay safe and follow medical advice closely.
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I'm really worried because I had an HIV ELISA test for my visa, and the result was 0.14, which I know is negative. But why didn't it come out as 0? Is it even possible for someone to actually get a 0 on their HIV ELISA test?
In HIV ELISA testing, a result of 0 does not typically occur as it indicates no presence of antibodies at all, which is rare. A result of 0.14 is considered negative for HIV, as it is below the cutoff value for a positive result. This means that there were no significant levels of HIV antibodies detected in your blood sample. It is important to continue practicing safe sex and regular testing for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.
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Hey, I recently had an HIV exposure and it's been about 22 days now. I went for an HIV proviral DNA test and it came back as non-reactive, which is a relief. But, I've started noticing some acne on my chest. Could this be an early symptom of HIV infection? I'm a bit worried and would love to hear your thoughts.
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