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HI SIR,
I had unprotected sex with a girl of my neighborhood whos having one more sexually active partner on 16 feb. after two months frm my exposure i got tested with a elisa test and the result was-
* ABBOTT AXSYM MEIA
HIV - 1&2 ANTIBODIES NON REACTIVE
* INTERPRETATION
HIV - 1&2 ANTIBODIES NON REACTIVE
Is this elisa test reliable after two months frm exposure ?? Or do i need a retest plz reply asap ....
Thanking You !!
Dear Vickey:
Peace. Abbott makes some reliable tests but you need use them according to directions. Please call your testing and counseling center and give them the details you gave to me. There are some other tests that can detect antigens or the virus - please talk to your health provider and/or the counselor at your testing center to learn your options.
Best to you and yours.
Terry
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Terry B
Expertise
Help in assessing personal and professional risk of HIV transmission; tips in teaching about HIV/AIDS; cultural competency for teaching about HIV/AIDS in Catholic settings; considerations in US and overseas HIV/AIDS programs and education for health and other professionals. Specific questions about treatment should be referred to your health provider; opinions and information offered are not meant to replace medical advice
Experience
Seven years with academic medical center and national AIDS education and training center, seven subsequent years with focus on international HIV/AIDS in East and South Africa. Former clinician, bioethics preceptor at an academic medical center and presenter in wide range of fora including international AIDS conference.
Organizations
Disabled American Veterans
American Public Health Association
MENSA
AA
Publications
Human Variety, EC Sociological Society
Proceedings of the International AIDS Conference, Durban, South Africa
"HIV and Primary Care"
Education/Credentials
BS Psychology
MPH Master of Public Health
PhD studies underway
Awards and Honors
Naval School of Health Sciences, Hospital Corps with Highest Honors, Neuropsychiatry with Honors and High Distinction
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