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Test to confirm HIV
What tests should be done to confirm hiv and after how many days of unprotected sexual contact should a person get himself tested?kindly provide the name of the tests.
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It is HIV test or Elisa test. It is the test for the HIV antibody. antigen & antibody test for HIV is more effective & diagnose early stages.
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It would be better if I could know more of your symptoms,before providing any advice
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Dr. C Sreehari Surendran
General Medicine
6 yrs exp
Thrissur
Do hiv elisa test...
If in window period... Do pcr based test
Window period can be upto 6months
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Practice safe sex
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