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Seroconverting After Three Months
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how many late seroconverters after PEP?I am a healthcare worker that sustained a superficial needlestick injury from a very high risk source (noncompliant with meds, end stage AIDS). I started Combivir 1 hour after the incident, and added Kaletra 34 hours after the incident. I'm...
Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.
The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
Hi,In my personal experience, none has seroconverted beyond the three-month mark; however, there are a few reports in the literature. The CDC guidelines continue to recommend post-PEP HIV-antibody testing at four to six weeks, three months and six...
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Any late seroconverts?
Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies
My doctor told me that it can take years for it to show it. Not because of the test, but biological factors. Even the body had a posting on late seroconverters. One post indicated one forth of infected will seroconvert late. have anyone experienced...
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Please Read (how long to seroconvert)
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
Please forgive me for using this forum prematurely, but I really need some help. My problem is that I've been exposed and having symptoms. Lost alot of weight, coated tongue, body pains, and just feeling awful all day. I've been posting on the "Am i...
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Six Months/Three Months
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
The truth is that if you don't test beyond 3 months, then you are leaving a *significantly* higher risk than if you do. Many people can live with a 1-5% risk of HIV infection and move on. But there is no way that I can believe that a 3 month test...
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Over 90% seroconvert within a month?
Posted by Anonymous
I've heard it said that over 90% of people who are infected seroconvert within a month? Is there any evidence to support this?Read more »
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