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C.S.C, D.C.H, M.B.B.S

General Physician•Alappuzha
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It is now common for antibody tests to also test for antigens. These are called 4th generation tests or combined antibody/antigen (Ag/Ab) tests. In these tests the antigen being tested is a major HIV protein called p24. P24 (short for protein 24) is produced 2–3 weeks after infection and before antibodies are produced. P24 antigen is a viral protein that makes up most of the viral core. Serum concentrations of p24 antigen are high in the first few weeks after infection; tests sensitive to p24 an...more
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MBBS, D.P.H

General Physician•Gurgaon
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P24 test is a 4th generation test of hiv.
It is 95% accurate after 30 days exposure
it is 99.7% accurate after 90 days of exposure.
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BASM, MD, MS (Counseling & Psychotherapy...read more

Psychologist•Palakkad
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Dear user. Thanks for the question. Hiv spread through contact between broken skin, wounds, or mucous membranes and hiv-infected blood or blood-contaminated body fluids. Deep, open-mouth kissing if both partners have sores or bleeding gums and blood from the hiv-positive partner gets into the bloodstream of the hiv-negative partner. Hiv can not spread through saliva. Take care.
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C.S.C, D.C.H, M.B.B.S

General Physician•Alappuzha
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The ict filariasis test: a rapid-format antigen test for diagnosis of bancroftian filariasis. Antigen testing is now recognized as the method of choice for detection of wuchereria bancrofti infections. Unlike tests that detect microfilariae, antigen tests can be performed with blood collected during the day or night.
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MBBS

General Physician•Mumbai
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It's not dangerous but there is mild attack of virus and which needs to be treated with rest and symptomatic treatment.
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Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surge...read more

Ayurveda•Vijayawada
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Don't worry the test kits are prepared keeping in mind of such accidents so if you are taking an authentic kit no need to worry.
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BHMS, Diploma in Dermatology

Homeopath•Hyderabad
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P24 antigen is a viral protein that makes up most of the viral core. Serum concentrations of p24 antigen are high in the first few weeks after infection; tests sensitive to p24 antigen are therefore useful for diagnosing very early infection when antibody levels are still low.
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C.S.C, D.C.H, M.B.B.S

General Physician•Alappuzha
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There are no real cure for hepatitis B and it is viral disease an infected people will turn to carriers
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MBBS, PG Diploma (HIV Medicines)

HIV Specialist•Surat
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What's the specific window period for different types of HIV tests?
Antibody tests ("Rapid" tests) — give a positive result based on antibodies to HIV, not the virus itself.
•2-8 weeks (up to 2 months) after infection, most people will have enough antibodies to test positive
•12 weeks (3 months) after infection, about 97% of people will have enough antibodies to test positive
Antigen tests (RNA tests) — show a positive result based on the presence of the virus. These tests are mo...more
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MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanc...read more

General Physician•Delhi
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I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
You should test again after 4 week. If negitiv then it's ok.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.
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