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Indeterminate result
      03/30/00 09:46 PM

Rick, In Nov of 1994 during a routine exam I had a
'Indeterminate' result on the ELISA and Western Blot. A follow up
PCR test showed a 'negative' result. Since then I have had ELISA
and Western Blot tests annually. The ELISA went negative within 6
months. The Western Blot never went negative but continued to
show decreasing bands. Two Weeks ago I was tested again using
ELISA and PCR, or a Viral Load test. The ELISA was negative yet
the Viral Load indicated I was HIV+ with a result of 620 'units'.
My current doctor, a Internal Medicine guy tells me that I may be
unique in the fact that I have been exposed to the HIV virus but
have fought off the antigen using my natural body defenses. The
Doc says there have been at least three documented cases of other
individuals who have had similar situations and, that there is an
Identified DNA pattern among them that is different from everyone
else. I would like to know what you may know about this natural
resistance to HIV and how I might learn more about it.I would
also like to know if there is a known 'False Positive' percent
for the PCR or Viral Load test. Any other info you may have or
refer me to would be greatly appreciated. Other Info: I am a 40
year old gay man who did have unsafe sex 2 times prior to
November of 1994. I have no past or present health problems and
am currently in a monogamous relationship since April of 1995. My
partner has recently tested negative.



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