Seroconversion At 4 MonthS Is It Rare

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Latent seroconversion to HIV+ after 6 months

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Nov.13/01 - I am a RN, 59 yrs old, white, female, I have no other medical problems. I suffered an accidental needlestick from an aids patient on Jan. 27/00. I took the required medication for safety sake, had been testing HIV- until July 28, 2001. ... Read more »

Regarding 9 month seroconversion

Posted by Anonymous

Just look at the posts. Count back in months from the date of the post the amount of months this guy claims to have seroconverted. They all go back to Feb 1998. So does the 9 month case referred to earlier...so it's basically rubbish.

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SEROCONVERSION

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

What are the chances that a person who tests negative at 3 months, From an antibody test, will show positive later on?

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late seroconversion: plz help

Posted by GPPG, 4 Replies

I had been silent on the forum for few weeks. Was kind of feeling confident after my 3 months elisa -ve result, despite my nasty ARS (1-3 weeks).
my 1 month cd4 : cd8 was 31%:32%
But now at 4.5 months cd4:cd8 is 31%:36%
The ratio reversed. I guess my... Read more »

RARE!

Posted by Anonymous

I read swedens Guidlines for test that was written in 1989.
Test would be performed up to 6 months because of RARE cases of delayed seroconversion(if patient are negative at 3 months the patient are most likely not infected) But to eliminate this... Read more »

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Autoimmune disorders delaying seroconversion (AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS AND DELAYED SEROCONVERSION)

Dr. Bob, You are the man! Can autoimmune disorders delay seroconversion of HIV? Should people with autoimmune disorders test beyond the 3 month window period? What types of autoimmune disorders could cause a false negative outside of the 3 month...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,This question comes up frequently for unclear reasons as it is not really a problem. See below and stop worrying, OK?Dr. BobLUPUS AND HIV TESTINGApr 18, 2008 Hello Could you please tell me whether a negative Elisa test at 3 months is conclusive... Read more »

delayed seroconversion

i read that coinfection can cause delayed seroconversion-past 6 months. any info in this would be helpful. i tested negative for hep and HIV at 6 months. but my soft palate and uvula are just atrocious looking. bumps and lesions and blood vessels,...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

So two main questions:1. Can the seroconversion of HCV be delayed?In general, patients with acute hepatitis C develop antibodies in about 8 weeks. Yes seroconversion can take longer, up to 12 weeks and very uncommonly as long as six months. However,... Read more »

Seroconversion Time Frame

Mr. Sawadsky- What percent of people (who eventually become HIV+) seroconvert between 3 and 6 months? Could you provide any sources or statistical studies for the basis of your answer. Would HIV serology be negative or indeterminate during this time...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your questions.There have been many studies (not just one) looking at when personsseroconvert for HIV infection. It is difficult to come up with one specificstatistic as to the accuracy of the test between 3 and 6 months. At... Read more »

late seroconversion, diabetic on insulin and extremely stressed.

plz answer my question Dr Robert you are a great person, i'll donate you soon when i return to work off sick for 4 months.Trajedy struck when in nov i've had unprotected vaginal sex with a known hiv+SW. 3 weeks later started with buring...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Extremely Stressed,First off let's ratchet down the anxiety levels, OK? No, you will not "die soon without HIV treatment"! At this point there is no indication you are even HIV infected!Your decision to have unprotected sex with... Read more »

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