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HIV antigen/antibody p24 results
After an exposure to a sexual encounter, I did an antigen/antibody 4th generation p24 test at 21 days which came out to be 0.07 and after 44 days which came out to be 0.24. Although both results are less than 1 I am worried why did the values increase. Do I need a follow up test?
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Dr. Dineshvarma
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Dr. A Perwaiz
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5 yrs exp
Kolkata
This is the time when the virus is multiplying rapidly and you're more likely to pass the infection. In the first few weeks after exposure to HIV, your body produces an antigen known as p24. This protein is only present in people who have acute HIV infection. It triggers your immune system to respond.
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