Hiv queries

2020-11-25 11:18:48
My 4th generation antigen and antibody test which was done 6years after possible exposure is non reactive. I have done it thrice and all are non reactive. I have no symptoms of Hiv. I have done HIV 1 RT PCR test and Hiv 2 RT pcr test. Both came undetected. But it was written in the report that the tests cannot detect viral load if it is below 100copies.my question is:- 1)Had I been infected by HIV 6years back can the viral load be less than 100 copies even after 6years when I am not on any medication? Or will my viral load level increase by significant amount? 2)I have done 4th generation CMIA antigen and antibody test after 6years.But while I did the test I was using corticosteroid nasal spray to treat allergic rhinitis for a continuous period of 5months. Can this corticosteroid nasal spray to treat allergic rhinitis for a continuous period of 5months cause immunosuppression and reduce the HIV antibodies so that it cannot be detected by HIV antibody test and cause a false negative?
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Steroids doesnot effect on reports if reports are negative that means you are negative. Relax. don't worry.

Answered2020-11-30 10:02:31

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No nasal spray shall not effect test

Answered2020-11-25 11:39:29

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