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Asked for female, 35 years old from Satara
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See, it depends on what type of exposure you're talking about. A needle exposure or a bloodborne exposure. Carries higher risks as compared to a sexual. Exposure. So depending on the type of exposure. And severity of the exposure, we can measure the timing required for a conclusive test. Usually it is from anywhere from four weeks to six months. After six months, if it is negative or non reactive, we can definitely say that your result is negative in almost. All of the cases you need to confirm ...more
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Asked for male, 28 years old from Madurai
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Asked for male, 29 years old from Bangalore
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Asked for male, 32 years old from Bangalore
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It's important to use protection during sexual activity to prevent the transmission of sexually transmitted infections (stis) and unintended pregnancy. If the condom broke or slipped during sexual activity, there may be a risk of sti transmission, including hiv.
Post-exposure prophylaxis (pep) is a medication that can be taken after a potential exposure to hiv to prevent the virus from establishing an infection. It is typically prescribed for a 28-day course and should be started as soon as ...more
Post-exposure prophylaxis (pep) is a medication that can be taken after a potential exposure to hiv to prevent the virus from establishing an infection. It is typically prescribed for a 28-day course and should be started as soon as ...more
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Asked for female, 45 years old from Mumbai
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I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
If you test negative 3-6 months after you think you were exposed to hiv and if there is no chance you were exposed to hiv since then, you do not have hiv. Continue to protect yourself from hiv. Read more about hiv prevention.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a treatment plan for you.
If you test negative 3-6 months after you think you were exposed to hiv and if there is no chance you were exposed to hiv since then, you do not have hiv. Continue to protect yourself from hiv. Read more about hiv prevention.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a treatment plan for you.
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Asked for male, 38 years old from Delhi
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Hi lybrate-user, I can understand your concern.
I suggest you to get tested for hiv at your nearest pathology lab. You can book an online consultation for further details.
I suggest you to get tested for hiv at your nearest pathology lab. You can book an online consultation for further details.
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Asked for male, 26 years old from Agra
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General Physician•Vadodara
If you have undergone multiple hiv tests and all of them have come back negative, it is highly likely that you are hiv negative. Rapid tests are generally accurate, but in rare cases, they can give a false negative result. However, since you have taken multiple tests and all have come back negative, it is unlikely that you have hiv. In general, if you are at high risk of hiv exposure or if you have any concerns about your test results, you should consult a healthcare professional who can advise ...more
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