The Elite Controller Topic

[W.Zankl]

Hello Ladies and Gents of this forum,

I tried to search the internet on this topic but different websites say different things about Elite Controllers(EC) and I am one of these people who would very much appreciate it if you could clear things up by answering a few questions about that topic. There is no need for detailed explaining, 1-2 sentences are completely fine.

1. Do Elite Controllers test Elisa positive?**
2. Do they test AK positive for a lifetime after seroconversion?
3. How long would you estimate most people to be EC before the virus takes over?

Even Elite controllers will test positive on an ELISA test within six week of infection

**I found the answer in another thread by Ann but my english isn't good enough to determine if she means that ECs test positive until week 6 (meaning from week 0-6) or after 6 Weeks (6+). The second one makes obviously more sense but i just wanted to make sure I am understanding it the right way

Thank you very much for taking the time

[Wade]

Hi, Have you tested positive for HIV and if so when ?

Wade

[W.Zankl]

No I've been tested negative for 5 times now. (1x Rapid, 3x Elisa & 1x PCR)

But I am still sometimes afraid especially on the topic of elite controllers

[Jim Allen]

 

Elite controllers of HIV still test positive. Elite controllers just have a low viral load, the tests you took don't even look for that so not sure what the concern is. The test you took looks for an antibodies response.

Jim

[W.Zankl]

So what you mean Jim is that the tests i did(especially the AK tests) would detect an EC?
The tests i mentioned where done 3 years after the last risk of exposure. The only thing that worried me was that i didnt understand Anns quote (you can see that on my first post above) because i am not a native english speaker. I thought it would mean i have to take an antibody test in the window between exposure and 6 weeks after exposure. But if EC are always antibody positive for their entire life, like other HIV positives are, then my question is answered perfectly

[Jim Allen]

Hi

To explain an HIV antibody response can be detected as early as two weeks even in some people, however 99.9% of people will test positive by 13 weeks or 3 months except for those with underling medical conditions such as receiving cancer treatment.

So that means for you testing any time after 3 months is considered conclusive.

Move on with your life and test at least yearly as routine going forward. 

Jim

Here's what you need to know in order to avoid hiv infection:
Use condoms for anal or vaginal intercourse, correctly and consistently, every time, no exceptions.

Keep in mind that some sexual practices which may be described as ‘safe’ in terms of HIV transmission might still pose a risk for transmission of other STI's, so please do get fully tested regularly and at least yearly for all STI's including but not limited to HIV and test more frequently if unprotected intercourse occurs

Also note that it is possible to have an STI and show no signs or symptoms and the only way of knowing is by testing.

More information on HIV Basics, PEP, TaSP and Transmission can be found through the links in my signature to our POZ pages, this includes information on HIV Testing

Kind regards

Jim

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