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Why do people can't accept the negative HIV results even after 4 months and continue doing their test using several methods of testing and why some people show symptoms and still test negative
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There is a window period which makes it difficult
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Kindly consult
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Kindly consult for proper evaluation.
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The psychological aspect of dealing with potential HIV exposure and waiting for test results can be quite challenging. For many, the anxiety and fear of having contracted HIV can persist even in the face of negative test results, leading to repeated testing. The emotional toll of fear of HIV can be intense, especially if the person associates the condition with severe outcomes or stigma
Anxiety can also mimic symptoms of viral infections, which may be mistaken for early HIV signs. This can create a vicious cycle where the person sees the symptoms, worries more, and feels the need to test repeatedly despite the negative results
The window period for HIV is the time between exposure to the virus and when a test can reliably detect it. For most modern HIV antibody tests (3rd generation tests), this period is 2 to 12 weeks (up to 3 months for nearly all individuals). 4th generation HIV tests, which detect both antibodies and the p24 antigen, can reliably detect infection in 2â4 weeks after exposure.
Even though someone tests negative after the window period (in your case, 4 months), they may still doubt the results due to misinformation or misunderstanding about how long they need to wait after potential exposure for a reliable result.
If multiple methods (e.g., antibody/antigen tests, PCR tests) come back negative, the likelihood of having HIV is extremely low, but anxiety may still persist
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Itâs important to understand that if multiple HIV tests (especially 4th generation tests or PCR tests) have returned negative results after the window period, the likelihood of having HIV is exceedingly low. This is the point at which trusting the science and the testing process is crucial.
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After 90 days, it’s conclusive. People keep doing tests due to fear of HIV. Symptoms could be of any other disease not necessarily of HIV
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Over thinking.
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Due to a phenomenon called window period
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Consultation for detailed discussion is advisable
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
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18 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Please consult
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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy
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12 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management
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Dr. Anubha Singh
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Jhansi
If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Lab error
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Hingoli
need more information
kindly consult
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Dr. V R Tindwani
Family Physician
51 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
After 3 months if you are negative no form of testing needed
Symptoms can be due to cause other than HIV
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
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Dr. Yuvraj Arora Monga
General Physician
28 yrs exp
Delhi
I agree with Dr amit reply . After 90-100 days lf test negative, nothing to worry . Please do repeating tests because of anxiety
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as -
Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
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• keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life .
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Dr. Zaheer Ahmad
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9 yrs exp
Bareilly
Because they think about it.
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Unlikely.
It turns positive only if patient has infection.
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