I tested for hiv 1 Rna quantities PCR test viral load test while I was on ART post 20 days of exposure. (ART was started within 48 hours) 1) Am I hiv free? 2) will taking ART cause false negative result for this test? 3) does ART delays antibody production.

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Dr. Pulak MukherjeeHomeopath9yrs exp

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U have to test it again after 90 days of exposure, ART can delay antibody production.

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Dr. S.K. TandonSexologist38yrs exp

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It iz antigen test. So if it is negative be relax .PEP prevent HIV.

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Dr. Ishwar GiladaHIV Specialist38yrs exp

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You are hiv negative. Risk may be for other std. Do hbsag and vdrl tests to better understand the causes, risk and consequences of stds, please take a private consult and then I can guide you properly and tell you what you need to do.

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