Email 82: Take the HIV Test Again!
Posted by Pozziepinoy on 6:50 AM
Hello Pozziepinoy,
I was reading about your blog for the past couple of weeks I find it very helpful especially for me.
I just want to ask if I can consider this conclusive? Am I off the hook now? They perforn rapid test and do you think that it should be enough for me to move on with my dilemma? I was just wondering because I think I have oral thrush now for about a month now. It's just worying me because my tongue's color is always white.
XXX
POZZIEPINOY'S RESPONSE
Hi XXX,
Thanks for your email and thank you for reading my blog entries.
I am proud of you for taking the HIV test. I am happy too that the result showed non reactive. However, always remember that HIV is a slow replicating virus so it is best to take the HIV test again after 3 months to really make sure that you don't have it.
The HIV test conducted by RITM Satellite is composed of two tests so it is pretty accurate. However, like what I said, HIV is a slow replicating virus which means it is possible that during the time of the test, the virus hasn't replicated for it to be detected in your bloodstream, so I always recommend what all the HIV doctors say, which is to take the test again 3 months after the initial HIV test to really know if you are off the hook. Doctors would recommend a yearly HIV test if you have a very active in sex so you can do that as well.
Regarding your "oral thrush', well it could be anything so the best way to know is to really consult a doctor. By doing this you will be preventing a possible aggravation of an infection in your body.
I hope I was able to answer your question. Feel free to email me again if you have other concerns.
Stay healthy,
Pozziepinoy
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