No Spleen HIV antibody development

[Sh3113r]

I had my spleen removed at the age of 11, and am now 34. I recently had an sexual exposure risk, and tested  negative at 4 weeks post exposure using blood, and tested again last night at 72 days/10 weeks using oral fluid via Oraquick test kit, and again tested negative. My question is without having a spleen, could i expect that my body might take longer to build up a detectable level of antibodies? i've heard that the human body compensates for organ loss within the immune system by other organs bolstering their ability to manufacture cells is there truth to that as well?

The reason i ask is that i currently have  case of  oral thrush, and tender glands in the pelvic region.

thanks.

[Sh3113r]

Thanks all.

[hangon51]

"Would you expect the results at 12 weeks, to change from the ten week negative in your experience?"



I cannot speak for teak but it would be more than remarkable!

Just close the lid on this two weeks from now.

[ran1234]

Highly unlikely to change....

[Sh3113r]

One more question. Would you expect the results at 12 weeks, to change from the ten week negative in your experience?

Thanks

[Sh3113r]

That's what I figured. Thanks for the clarification.

[Teak]

It would not cause a delay in your antibody production.

[Sh3113r]

Thanks Teak. You answered no to no spleen=longer antibody development?

[Teak]

No, get your conclusive test result 3 months post exposure.