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donation for antibodies
Oct 16, 2004

HELLO DR BOB;Question for the man. been tested at 3 and 6 months [negative] but have very sore inguinal lymph nodes. had them for 6 months now, started 2 months from exposure... Can the lymph nodes hold or stop antibodies being produced so being undetectable in blood work. should i have a viral load test or is the usual elisa p24 sufficient??. I believe my risk to be high unprotected sex with prostitute.. Believe me ive learnt my lesson hopfully not in to hard a way....donation on to your foundation ..hope you can help me i just wanna wooo hooo

Response from Dr. Frascino

Hi,

Lymph nodes, even swollen ones, do not "hold or stop antibodies being produced." Specifically, they do not alter the results of HIV tests, ability of the body to make anti-HIV antibodies, or the duration of the window period. Your repeatedly negative HIV tests out to six months are conclusive and definitive. If your lymph nodes are sore or swollen, have your doctor check them out. There are many possible causes, including your pushing on them all the time!

Thank you for your donation! The needs of those desperately trying to cope with HIV/AIDS have never been greater.

WOO-HOO! Stay well!

Dr. Bob



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