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Skeptical about window period

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

About the window period...I am skeptical of the current party
line, that the window period for becoming antibody-positive is
six months max. I had sex with someone in Sept 96, and within two
days became feverish and fluey. Fever 101 lasted six... Read more »

Window Period, PERIOD!

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

There seems to be one VERY important factor that is left out of the equation when the issue of the window period is discussed. Everybody is talking about how many people have been studied to come up with this window period; and then there are the... Read more »

the dreaded window period

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi all. I have a question about the HIV testing and the window period. I had an questionable encounter a few months back, and tested at the State health department. After the risk, 14 weeks, I had a negative result. The nurse told me to test again... Read more »

Test!?!window period?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hello everyone,

I have been sick for nine months now. I had a HIV test done after 6 months of possible exposure to the virus. The test came back neg! But the strange symptoms I am having have not gone away. I was wondering if the test sometimes won't... Read more »

Testing and Window Periods

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I work at a public health dept in Texas. They use a Elisa 1 test. The HIV counselor tells all clients that the test will show positive in 4-8 weeks. He also states a warning to all of those who get tested with private doctors and hospitals... Read more »

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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. Your responses have reassured me, but what causes me concern is the differing opinions on the window period. I've read, have been told that a test...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,I've discussed this topic numerous times in this forum. I'll repost below a small sample of what can be found in the archives. I do realize it's a confusing issue.Dr. Bobwhat is the winow period 3 or 6 months? Can Whooo after 3?... Read more »

Meds interfering with window period?

Hey doc. I wrote you a question recently with no response (you probably thought I'm just a worry wart!). I'll try to make this one quicker and easier for ya. If you remember, I had a sexual encounter with a guy and soon thereafter started...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Nope! As I've posted in the archives several times before (have a look), antibiotics do not affect the body's ability to make anti-HIV antibodies, the duration of the window period or HIV test results. If other readers are wondering why... Read more »

did antibiotic delay the window period

i was diagnose with chlamydia and hsv1&2. i was given a shot of pennicilin and oral medicine of ciprofloxacin and acyclovir. i did a hiv test eia method on 7, 58 and 90 days and rapid test on 50 and 82 days. the result is negative. did my test...

Response from Shannon Southall

Rocky Mountain CARES

HiAntibiotics will not effect the outcome of your test. From what you have described with your testing frame you are HIV negative.Be well and stay safe, Shannon... Read more »

Testing inside window period?!

I am irish, just back from Australia(where my sexual encounter happened) and I am going back to finish my tour. Encounter happened 2 months ago with thai male prostitute(unprotected insertive) and I have shown some signs of HIV infection. Loss of...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Unprotected insertive what? Oral? Anal? Both? At any rate, HIV testing prior to three months is not considered conclusive or definitive, so I'd suggest you wait for the three-month mark. I'd also suggest you have that "painless... Read more »

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