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Can PEP Treatments Interfere With HIV Antibody Tests
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DOES ANTIVIRAL DRUG INTERFERE THE HIV ANTIBODY TEST(IFA)- AN ANXIOUS 26 YEAR OLD MALEHello Dr. Bob,Does antiviral drugs as of "FOSCARNET SODIUM INJECTION" AND "RECOMBINANT HURNAN INTERLEUKIN-2" interfere with the HIV antibody test? Would this postpone the development of antibody?I was on the above mentioned...
Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.
The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
Hello,Your doctor prescribed Foscarnet and Interleukin-2 for "suspicion of possible HSV-2 and HPV?" Really? OK, first thing to do is find a different doctor, as this is not recommended treatment.Second, will these therapies affect your HIV...
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Would Celexa interfere with HIV antibody ELISA test result.Dr. McGovern, I got tested for HIV like ten days ago after eight months of exposure(EIA Elisa... Read more »Testing after PEP - Peculiar concerns (HEPATITIS C AND DELAYED HIV SEROCONVERSION, 2011) (APTIMA - HIV-1 RNA QUALITATIVE ASSAY, 2011) (p24 ANTIGEN TESTING, 2011)Dear Doctor FauscinoWith my apologies if some of the questions below seem repetitive. I hope I do... Read more »
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PEP TalkPost-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is sometimes referred to as the "morning-after pill" for individuals with unanticipated sexual or injection drug related exposures to HIV. This is misleading, as PEP is not as simple as swallowing a single pill. It... Read more »
The Structure and Outcomes of a HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Program in a High HIV Prevalence Setup in Western Kenya"In 2001, HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) was initiated in western Kenya," explained the authors of the current study, which sought to describe the design, implementation, and evolution of the program. Patient data were analyzed for reasons,... Read more »
Before and After: PrEP and PEPOne of the more surprising discoveries of the last decade was that HIV meds could not only treat HIV infection, but also prevent it. Using these drugs soon after exposure to HIV has become an accepted practice, but using them before exposure... Read more »
PEPping Up Your HIV DefensesEvidence that post-exposure treatment (PEP) with zidovudine is associated with a significant (79%) decrease in the risk of occupational transmission of HIV (usually after a needlestick accident) has propelled many to consider post-sexual exposure... Read more »
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HIV DNA RT by PCR test and PEP medications
Posted by johnnyyop2011, 1 Reply
On June 16, I discovered I was exposed several times to HIV from March 15 to June 10.I tested negative via an antibody tests both in April and on June 17. On June 17, I was immediately put on Post Exposure Prophylaxis medications (Kaletra 200-50 mg... Read more » PEP and testing for G-Man
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
G-Man - I have lifted a quote of yours from another post: "If you are actually infected the disease will start replicating immediately and that is where ARS comes from in the 2 to 6 week range. The only things that can delay replication is PEP or... Read more » pep talk please? need courage to get 3-month test
Posted by question_mark, 1 Reply
I need to have my three month test done. Actually, my three month 2 & 1/2 week test, because I've been procrastinating. My last possible exposure would have been 8/19. I didn't think of it as being a "possible exposure" at the time. I gave... Read more » Antibody testing for those still confused...
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
Latest info from TheBody regarding testing!! ----Question: Dear Dr: I forgot to put the title yesterday, so now I ask the same question again. I had some risk one and half years ago. I did elisa1&2(twice) and resistance test at 15th month. Elisa... Read more »
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