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Expert: Kristen Brannock, MPH - 10/26/2004


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dear Dr,
I have severe dry eyes , mouth and skin. Iam afraid that i could be hiv +ve although ELISA tests are -ve untill 14 months of the possible exposure so what you advise me to do since there are some long seroconverter(some of them seroconverted after 18 months) also my CBC at 9 month after the exposure showed high lymphocytes level and low neutrophill level also i had rash in my body in month 12 especialy in my arms and neck. sorry for my weak language and thanks.

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The vast majority of people seroconvert by 6 months after infection. So, if you have been tested 14 months after possible exposure and continue having negative results then you are negative. However, I would advise you to see a doctor and find out why you are having the symptoms you are having.  

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Kristen Brannock, MPH

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I can answer questions concerning HIV infection and AIDS. This includes ways it can and cannot be transmitted, how it is treated, how it affects the body and methods to protect yourself. I can also answer questions concerning safer sex and contraception.

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I trained with the Red Cross to become an HIV/AIDS counselor and was a member of CARES- Carolina AIDS Resource Education Service in college. I have an MPH in Health Behavior and Health Education and conduct research in the field of HIV prevention. I also take continuing education courses in HIV/STI prevention periodically.

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Master of Public Health Health Behavior and Health Education UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health (formerly UNC-CH School of Public Health)

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