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On post exp proph for high risk exposure. Dr let me take antibody/antigen test to ease anxiety.
If I was experiencing ARS, would gen 4 antibody/p24antigen test detect HIV at day 10 post exposure? Are there any stats, even rough stats, on this?
If I was experiencing ARS, would gen 4 antibody/p24antigen test detect HIV at day 10 post exposure? Are there any stats, even rough stats, on this?
Please explain this high risk exposure. What was it exactly.
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unprotected vaginal exposure. Understand the statistics but asking about the testing. thanks.
Taking PEP could potentially suppress viral load below detectable levels. 10 days is too soon regardless even if not on PEP. There is not much statistics for those that take PEP. I believe you should test 4 weeks after last dose of PEP for a conclusive result. It is recommended you test 3 and 6 months post exposure, but this is very conservative testing periods. These hiv tests are very sensitive. Was the person confirmed positive?
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