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Q: Hiv testing
asked by: Katlync on May 21st, 2009
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Hi, I live in New York and recently heard that elisa tests may not detect group n and o. Is this true? If so, then how does one know if they are infected? I have been having severe vaginal ulcers/lesions in which all other stds have been rules out. Are these female symptoms? I have also had negative elisa tests done 3 and 5 months post exposure. I am very scared, please help. Do i need other types of tests done?
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Muthoni
replied on May 22nd, 2009
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Katlync
I know you say all stds have been ruled out but did you check for herpes?

Always
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Katlync
replied on May 22nd, 2009
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To Muthoni
Yes, I was checked for herpes several
times. What should I do?
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Katlync
replied on May 26th, 2009
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Re: Hiv testing
Katlync wrote:
Hi, I live in New York and recently heard that elisa tests may not detect group n and o. Is this true? If so, then how does one know if they are infected? I have been having severe vaginal ulcers/lesions in which all other stds have been rules out. Are these female symptoms? I have also had negative elisa tests done 3 and 5 months post exposure. I am very scared, please help. Do i need other types of tests done?
SOMEONE PLEASE ANSWER!
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homerx
replied on June 18th, 2009
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Get a blood test if you really want to put this behind you.
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Muthoni
replied on June 18th, 2009
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Homerx,

What would she test for in the blood test? Which one are you answering bro? It's a muddle.

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jane639
replied on June 18th, 2009
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Hi,

The antibody test is a HIV antibody test. The test kit will detect if there is any HIV antibody present in the blood.
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Muthoni
replied on June 18th, 2009
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I am concerned about the lady with severe vaginal ulcers/lesions.

Could be HIV eh?

But she is negative for elisa which is a blood test.

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jane639
replied on June 18th, 2009
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There is a possibility of getting a false negative results if she had done the test inside the 3 months "Window Period".
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