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hsv and hiv
First of all this is a great forum.i will summarise my situation.i took 6 hiv tests (all duo) and luckily ALL NEGATIVE.Last test was after 6 months and the test was Abbott Architect ag/ab means 4th generation I heard that this test is gold standard for hiv testing.My concern is that i tested positive for HSV 1& 2.I had no typical symptoms of herpes but my IGG herpes test was positive with a value of 12.6.
MY QUESTIONS
1.is there any possiblity that the positive hsv igg elisa test detected HIV antibodies and HIV infection?
2.are my tests conclusive?
3.are anal fissures related to HIV? PLEASE help me for the sake of good and answer my question
MY QUESTIONS
1.is there any possiblity that the positive hsv igg elisa test detected HIV antibodies and HIV infection?
2.are my tests conclusive?
3.are anal fissures related to HIV? PLEASE help me for the sake of good and answer my question
Best Answer
No. HIV tests will only detect HIV, Herpes will only detect Herpes. There is no cross contamination for blood test detection. Hope that helps. All the best.
ok thanks. this is my last question
does herpes antibodies crossreact with hiv antibodies?
a simple yes or no would be helpful
i will not ask further
does herpes antibodies crossreact with hiv antibodies?
a simple yes or no would be helpful
i will not ask further
When I say Anal fissures have got nothing to do with HIV, I mean they are do not appear because of HIV infection but its very very risky for people having unprotected anal sex while the anal fissures are active and bleeding.
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1) Your test is conclusive. Every test is designed to detect respective infections. They simply cannot detect out of box infections for which they are not designed.
2) Yes.Your test for HIV is conclusive.
3) Anal fissure is common in sexually active men who bottom or are the receiver of the insertion organ. The anal canal is not meant for intercourse and is torn easily when sexual organ/toys are inserted. The anal walls are not expandable/flexible like vaginal walls. Anal fissures has got nothing to do with HIV infection.