My report states that HIV 2 can be slow progressors to AIDS. I did an RTPCR test after 6 years of exposure, and the result was nondetected. However, the report notes that if the viral load is below 100 copies, the result may still come as non detected. My question is, if I had been infected with HIV 2 six years ago and have not taken any medication, could the viral load still be below 100 copies after six years due to slow progression?

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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HIV 2 is slow progressing but RTPCR negative after 6 years strongly rules out infection. A viral load less than 100 is extremely rare after 6 years without treatment. For reassurance, you can repeat 4th generation HIV Ag/Ab test. There is no clinical evidence supporting infection in your case, but retesting once will settle doubts.

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