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HIV Prevention and Testing => Do I Have HIV? => Topic started by: worriedone on June 10, 2006, 09:31:04 pm

Title: Need Advice
Post by: worriedone on June 10, 2006, 09:31:04 pm

Hi,

I was just wondering, If i had co-infection of Syphilis & HIV, will the formation of syphilis anti-body delay in the formation of HIV anti-body.

my test results came out +ve for VDRL but -ve for HIV in week 4.



regards

Title: Re: Need Advice
Post by: jkinatl2 on June 10, 2006, 09:37:14 pm

No, syphilis infection will not delay HIV antibodies or have any effect on an HIV test.

However, there is still a 13 week window for HIV testing. Your test at week 4, though promising, is not considered definitive. I assume you had unprotected anal and/or vaginal sex?

Title: Re: Need Advice
Post by: Ann on June 10, 2006, 09:41:40 pm

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