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Any relation between ARS,immune system and window period?
if someone does not notice any ARS symptoms then does this mean that his/her immune system is strong???(this is only assuming that he/she DID get infected)
is it possible that due to this strong immune system their bodies will produce antibodies faster???? and will this mean that they will test HIV positive faster than others????meaning will they be expected to have a shorter window period?????
i know this a highly risky way of assessing the things
but is there any truth to this????
why i am asking this is because i had a relatively LOW TO ZERO risk encounter and i have not felt any ARS for 4 weeks now
will this mean that if indeed i was infected then my antibody test at 4 weeks would most probably be positive???
please dont give 'politically correct' replies like get tested at 8,12 weeks to be sure
i already know that!!!!!
but i was just wondering
is it possible that due to this strong immune system their bodies will produce antibodies faster???? and will this mean that they will test HIV positive faster than others????meaning will they be expected to have a shorter window period?????
i know this a highly risky way of assessing the things
but is there any truth to this????
why i am asking this is because i had a relatively LOW TO ZERO risk encounter and i have not felt any ARS for 4 weeks now
will this mean that if indeed i was infected then my antibody test at 4 weeks would most probably be positive???
please dont give 'politically correct' replies like get tested at 8,12 weeks to be sure
i already know that!!!!!
but i was just wondering
the only way to know if someone had TRUE ars symptoms is when getting a positive test result.
kindly move along...you do not have a hiv concern.
kindly move along...you do not have a hiv concern.
OK agreed there is no risk in my case
but what do you think of my theory??? is there anything remotely truthful about it at all??
but what do you think of my theory??? is there anything remotely truthful about it at all??
Politically correct, yes, getting tested at 3 months post-exposure.
Realistically correct, no need to test for HIV considering what you've posted is your only concerned interaction.
Realistically correct, no need to test for HIV considering what you've posted is your only concerned interaction.
i am planning to get tested at 4 weeks now and no ARS yet, should i expect a negative at 12weeks IF my 4week test comes back negative????
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