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Does HSV delay HIV widow period
I had potential oral exposure on 115 days ago. I tested HIV-1 RNA at 54th day. HIV -2 RNA at 72nd day. 4th gen test at 48,72,90 day all came negative. I took 112th day took STD panel result came reactive for HSV 1/2 IgG index value is 30 and HSV 1/2 IgM index value is 0.88 almost 0.9.Does HSV delay the HIV widow period?.My hsv infection is recent or old ?I have white coated tongue.
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Igg past infection
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Taking treatment for HSV can suppress the HIV replication and prolong window period but merely carrying HSV infection has no impact on window period of HIV.
As IgM index is not significant, HSV is an old infection. White coated tongue is of no importance.
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Igg shows that its an old infection...
Take proper counseling to clear all ur doubts ...
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Connect please
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Dr. Vishal Bhatt
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4 yrs exp
Rajkot
No it will not delay both r different
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Dr. Rayees Ahmad Wani
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13 yrs exp
Srinagar
Hsv is past infection.
You don't have hiv( no further test needed)
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