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HIV Test after PEP
I am a male seeking an evidence-based assessment of whether my HIV testing is conclusive considering PEP, a second exposure during PEP, and current HIV testing guidelines. Timeline: Possible exposure → started PEP (Vonaday: Tenofovir/Lamivudine/Efavirenz) ~36 hrs later → one dose delayed ~12 hrs on day 3 due to switching dosing time → completed 28 days → second possible exposure occurred 9 days before finishing PEP (PEP not extended). Tests: Negative 4th-gen HIV at 8, 20, 55 days post-PEP; negative quantitative HIV PCR at 20 days post-PEP; negative 4th-gen at 93 days, 183 days, and 9 months after last exposure; negative qualitative HIV PCR at 9 months. Are these results conclusive despite PEP and the second exposure? Does the delayed dose or second exposure change interpretation? Does the PCR testing add reassurance? Is any further HIV testing recommended?
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You can do ELISA
Delayed dose probably won't affect much in report
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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app
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Better avoid further exposure of the virus & may go through the 4th gen Hiv screening test at 6 months intervale. Though chances are least minimal but none can guarantee.
Because it is the rule of nature that - life has ways to pass through challenges. And virus is also a life .
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Don't take any further risk of virus exposure, remain vigilant about any Symptoms & go for the screening if any suspicion
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Your testing is conclusive â you do not have HIV. A negative 4th-generation HIV test at 9 months post-last exposure, confirmed by a negative qualitative PCR at the same timepoint, is definitive by every international guideline (WHO, CDC, BHIVA). The standard conclusive window is 45 days post-PEP for 4th-gen tests; your 9-month result is nearly 6x beyond that. The single 12-hour delayed dose has no clinical significance â brief interruptions of this nature do not meaningfully affect PEP efficacy. The second exposure 9 days before PEP completion means your PEP covered 19 days post that exposure, and more importantly, your negative 4th-gen and PCR at 9 months covers any window period for both exposures completely. The PCR tests add strong additional reassurance by directly detecting viral RNA â two negative PCRs alongside multiple negative 4th-gen tests leave no diagnostic uncertainty.
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No further HIV testing is needed â your results are conclusive. Please move forward without anxiety. If you continue to have concerns, a brief consultation with an HIV specialist or sexual health physician for a final face-to-face reassurance would be the last appropriate step. Please consult me directly on Practo for a detailed evaluation.
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No risk.
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No need for concern
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You are safe
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Get the appointment in Practo
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Two exposure one before pep other with pep.
Yet you r safe. Pep gives 100%protection.
Test after pep is advisable after three months.
Pep don't change any antibody formation.
I M RETIRED DOC FROM GOVERNMENT ART CENTER.
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
If negative
Pls don’t worry
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Need few more details for further evaluation. Kindly consult
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
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4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Need some more details kindly consult
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk
Do connect and consult
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