Can Acyclovir Alter HIV Test Results

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hiv test results altered by use of acyclovir to treat primary hsv outbreak?

i had oral vaginal sex using a condom with a csw. first and only time, not that it matters.12 days after, i've been diagnosed with hsv (type yet to be determined) and given acyclovir (800mg 4x day) to limit outbreak.my risk for hsv was low, but...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello.This probably shouldn't come as a revelation to you, but I can assure you absolutely everyone who needs an HIV test "would like to know sooner"! HIV PCR DNA qualitative tests are not FDA-approved for HIV diagnosis and not... Read more »

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zovirax(acyclovir) and Hiv tests

Does the hiv test results get affected if one is on Zovirax(acyclovir) medication when the blood... Read more »

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Zovirax(acyclovir) and HIV tests

Posted by Anonymous

Does the HIV test results get affected if one is on Zovirax(acyclovir) medication when the blood sample for the test is taken. Zovirax is a medication for HSV.

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Acyclovir - HIV Seroconversion Delay

Posted by worriedman460, 3 Replies

Ok. I did a stupid thing.
2 times oral, 2 times vaginal unprotected intercourse on New Year's eve. no excuse for it....

Anyway, I got a real quick cold a couple weeks in... cleared up within a couple weeks.
a month afterwards, i got a small lesion... Read more »

Can Sulpiride affect the result of HIV antibody test?

Posted by character28, 2 Replies

Hi guys, do you have any information about this? Can it be possible that this antipsychotic alters the result of an HIV test? Is there actually any medicine that alters the result of an HIV test? I've asked this questions to the experts at TheBody... Read more »

Waiting for test results

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I'm currently waiting for my 3 month ELISA results following unprotected vaginal intercourse with a woman I am fairly certain is in a low risk category. A similar test at 4 weeks was negtative.

However, about 3 weeks after the encounter I started... Read more »

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