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On valacyclovir while hiv test

I was taking valacyclovir for one month and tested for HIV 55 days after exposure, Does valacyclovir affect the HIV test?

I tested negative with HIV1/2 AB/AG

Some people says it’s similar to prep or pep and it does delay hiv antigen and antibodies is that true
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What was your exposure, first of all?  We always get that first.  Acyclovir will not interfere with your test.  If you took a 4th generation test, it' accurate at 55 days.
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Unprotected vaginal
Okay, thank you.  You tested in the appropriate time frame and no, the medication will not interfere with your result.  There is less than 1 percent chance of hiv transmission from a one time unprotected vaginal intercourse exposure, so am not surprised you are negative.  And yes, you ARE negative.
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I heard that pinal vaginal sex is really very hard to get but now I’m scared again

Thank you for  helping people here

Forgive me, I’m human and I do feel scared and stressed deep inside me
That’s why I’m asking too many questions
And I know you are not therapist

Sorry man
I will not ask anymore question I will move on

Goodbye
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I understand I have last two questions please


1- does acute HIV infection cause Covid-19 test to be false positive?

2-from your experience did you see or know any heterosexual man got HIV from insertive penis to vagina ? (I’m not saying it’s impossible I’m just asking)

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1. NO
2. YES

We can't keep answering every question that pops into your head. We are all volunteers and we help in our free time. You are conclusively HIV-negative and it is time to move on from this event.
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What I took I think is antiviral medicine, I asked the question because some people said it may delay the antibodies to show in HIV test

Thank you guys for your response
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Bro. We already answered you. I already said that THIS site is moderated and guided by doctors that specialize in HIV. We can't keep answering the same question over and over.
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Do I need to take another hiv test ?
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No don't test again. When you go for an annual check-up your doctor doesn't make up 2 requisitions because one test is enough,
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No, it is not true. Maybe chemotherapy would affect your test but not what you took. What was your risk that you took an hiv test?
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Unprotected vaginal with unknown lady
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