9 Month Hiv Window Period

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6 months 'window period' if HIV exposure confirmed??

Dear doctor BobFirstly thank you for doing a fantastic job for so many people in difficult situations, (incl my own BF) - truely remarkable and the humour and wit amazing... :-)My wonderful BF was diagnozed positive middle of April, and we have had...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Casper,Yes, if your three-month HIV-antibody test is negative, the current testing guidelines recommend a repeat HIV-antibody test at the six-month mark for folks who had a significant confirmed HIV exposure (such as your "very, very... Read more »

3 month Window Period or Six Month Window Period (WINDOW PERIOD, 6 WEEKS v 3MONTHS v 6 MONTHS)

Dr. Bob,Thank you for not only responding to me but for responding to all of us with concerns.... Read more »

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Slightly Different PEP Window Period Question (Will Donate!) (PEP AND THE HIV SEROCONVERSION WINDOW PERIOD, 2011)

Dear Dr. Bob, kudos to you and the great service you provide. Being in the midst of a labyrinthine... Read more »

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Window Period - 3 months vs 6 months

Posted by Anonymous

Quoto from New York Dept of Health: The Centers for Disease Control currently states that people with possible exposure to HIV, who test negative, should be re-tested six months after the possible exposure to ensure that sufficient time has elapsed... Read more »

3 month window period not be valid ? this is why

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Is it true that if you are co-infected with Hep, your seroconversion time takes longer than 3 months? I read somewhere that many people that have HIV also have Hep A,B, or C. Does this mean every time you are exposed from unprotected sex, you need... Read more »

3 months windows period is a myth!!

Posted by bura, 5 Replies

Just want to inform you that I am HIV positive! i've got scars on my arms.....it is like when we took BCG. It is fresh and it is red in color. Tomorrow going to the hospital to confirm. Guys wish me all the best. The windows period is indeed 6... Read more »

WINDOW PERIOD ACCORDING TO NY HEALTH 1 MONTH

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

http://www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/aids/facts/questions/testing.htm

CHECK THIS OUT , IT SAYS MOST WILL BE TESTED POSITIVE WITHIN 1 MONTH OR SOONER. IS THAT FOR REAL OR A TYPO !!!!!

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