Drug Abuse Extenuating Circumstances Late Seroconversion

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what exactly are extenuating circumstances?? pls advise

dr bob.. you keep saying that a 3 month antibody test is conclusive unless there are extenuating circumstances.. what exactly would those be??.. would sex w a stripper/masseuse unprotected be one? would vaginal intercourse where you are not sure if...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Mike,Neither unprotected sex with a stripper/masseuse nor vaginal sex where you are not sure if the condom was used properly qualifies as "extenuating circumstances," OK? Examples of extenuating circumstances would be taking... Read more »

So is this an extenuating circumstance? (DISCLOSURE)

Hey doctor, First of all I would like to send out my condolescences to you for your recent loss. I... Read more »

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possible late seroconversion

HI Dr.BOB, first of all i want to thank you for your great service and appologies form my poor... Read more »

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So WHAT does cause late seroconversion??

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

People are saying that it is definitely possible for someone to seroconvert later than the 4 or 6 week guideline.

So what causes this? What diseases? What conditions?? Read more »

Seroconversion

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I've searched high and low, near and far all over the internet and am yet to find an article on late seroconversion. Whether its after 3,4,5,6.....12 months. Has anyone read anything on this subject in the internet? Read more »

No One has a real idea about seroconversion

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I had an exposure and tested at 102 days and thought i was in the clear. I know read a thread about seroconverting 6 months to 12 months???? So based on this my 3 month -ve is worthless. I guess my diarrhea, headaches, appendicitis, and allergies... Read more »

Organ Transplant & Drug Users Window Period

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Why do people with transplants and drug users have a longer window period? - I'm assuming it is because their body is not strong enough to build antibodies. If stress can do so much to people as everybody says, then why isn't stress in this group?

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