Comments on: How accurate are rapid tests for HIV diagnosis? http://i-base.info/qa/3 Your HIV questions answered Thu, 24 May 2012 10:47:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Rebecca McDowall http://i-base.info/qa/3#comment-2701 Rebecca McDowall Mon, 21 May 2012 09:50:56 +0000 http://www.i-base.info/qa/?p=3#comment-2701 I'm sorry but i-Base no longer answers individual questions about risks of HIV transmission or HIV testing, although because you used a condom you would not be at risk of HIV. This service is based on information relating to treatment of people who are HIV positive. Most testing questions are already answered on the FAQ page: http://i-base.info/qa/faq/hiv-transmission-and-testing Our guide to HIV Testing and risks of sexual transmission guide has more detailed and easy to read information about these topics. It can be read online at this link: http://i-base.info/guides/testing I’m sorry but i-Base no longer answers individual questions about risks of HIV transmission or HIV testing, although because you used a condom you would not be at risk of HIV.

This service is based on information relating to treatment of people who are HIV positive.

Most testing questions are already answered on the FAQ page:
http://i-base.info/qa/faq/hiv-transmission-and-testing

Our guide to HIV Testing and risks of sexual transmission guide has more detailed and easy to read information about these topics. It can be read online at this link:
http://i-base.info/guides/testing

]]> By: shirish http://i-base.info/qa/3#comment-2692 shirish Sat, 19 May 2012 17:10:33 +0000 http://www.i-base.info/qa/?p=3#comment-2692 I had not done vagina sex but I have done oral sex in Feb 2007 and i tested Elisa tri-dot test on 18 Dec 2008 , my tri-dot test comes non-reactive ,do u think that i have HIV? And when I tested my weight was 41 kg and now my weight is 65kg, please tell me is HIV transmitted through oral sex? I had not done vagina sex but I have done oral sex in Feb 2007 and i tested Elisa tri-dot test on 18 Dec 2008 , my tri-dot test comes non-reactive ,do u think that i have HIV? And when I tested my weight was 41 kg and now my weight is 65kg, please tell me is HIV transmitted through oral sex?

]]> By: Simon Collins http://i-base.info/qa/3#comment-2675 Simon Collins Thu, 17 May 2012 10:17:59 +0000 http://www.i-base.info/qa/?p=3#comment-2675 I’m sorry but i-Base no longer answers individual questions about risks of HIV transmission or HIV testing. This service is based on information relating to treatment of people who are HIV positive. • Information online Most testing questions are already answered on the FAQ page: <a href="http://i-base.info/qa/faq/hiv-transmission-and-testing" rel="nofollow">http://i-base.info/qa/faq/hiv-transmission-and-testing</a> Our guide to HIV Testing and risks of sexual transmission guide has more detailed and easy to read information about these topics. It can be read online at this link: <a href="http://i-base.info/guides/testing" rel="nofollow">http://i-base.info/guides/testing</a> I’m sorry but i-Base no longer answers individual questions about risks of HIV transmission or HIV testing.

This service is based on information relating to treatment of people who are HIV positive.

• Information online
Most testing questions are already answered on the FAQ page:
http://i-base.info/qa/faq/hiv-transmission-and-testing

Our guide to HIV Testing and risks of sexual transmission guide has more detailed and easy to read information about these topics. It can be read online at this link:
http://i-base.info/guides/testing

]]> By: viv http://i-base.info/qa/3#comment-2654 viv Thu, 17 May 2012 08:30:13 +0000 http://www.i-base.info/qa/?p=3#comment-2654 i had unprotected sex with my girlfriend on 25/3/12. on 18/4/12 she was tested negative for hiv hep-b hep-c as routine annual employee examination. I got tested my self on 16/5/12 HIV negative with tridot. Hep-B I am vaccinated. Is this enough to rule out infection i had unprotected sex with my girlfriend on 25/3/12. on 18/4/12 she was tested negative for hiv hep-b hep-c as routine annual employee examination. I got tested my self on 16/5/12 HIV negative with tridot. Hep-B I am vaccinated. Is this enough to rule out infection

]]> By: Angelina Namiba http://i-base.info/qa/3#comment-2644 Angelina Namiba Wed, 16 May 2012 14:33:30 +0000 http://www.i-base.info/qa/?p=3#comment-2644 Hi Shane, I'm sorry but i-Base no longer answers individual questions about risks of HIV transmission or HIV testing. This service is based on information relating to treatment of people who are HIV positive. • Information online Most testing questions are already answered on the FAQ page: http://i-base.info/qa/faq/hiv-transmission-and-testing Our guide to HIV Testing and risks of sexual transmission guide has more detailed and easy to read information about these topics. It can be read online at this link: http://i-base.info/guides/testing • Worried about HIV? If you are worried about a possible infection contact your local testing centre. In the UK you can find your nearest clinic using the NHS website: http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/ServiceSearchAdditional.aspx?ServiceType=SexualHealthService • Understanding HIV test results: If you do not understand results from an HIV test, please contact the centre where you were tested. • Worried about symptoms? If you are concerned about any symptoms please contact a doctor. Hi Shane,

I’m sorry but i-Base no longer answers individual questions about risks of HIV transmission or HIV testing.

This service is based on information relating to treatment of people who are HIV positive.

• Information online
Most testing questions are already answered on the FAQ page:
http://i-base.info/qa/faq/hiv-transmission-and-testing

Our guide to HIV Testing and risks of sexual transmission guide has more detailed and easy to read information about these topics. It can be read online at this link:
http://i-base.info/guides/testing

• Worried about HIV?
If you are worried about a possible infection contact your local testing centre.
In the UK you can find your nearest clinic using the NHS website:
http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/ServiceSearchAdditional.aspx?ServiceType=SexualHealthService

• Understanding HIV test results:
If you do not understand results from an HIV test, please contact the centre where you were tested.

• Worried about symptoms?
If you are concerned about any symptoms please contact a doctor.

]]> By: Shane18 http://i-base.info/qa/3#comment-2643 Shane18 Wed, 16 May 2012 09:53:06 +0000 http://www.i-base.info/qa/?p=3#comment-2643 Hello sir, is it possible to attract HIV from putting on an old condom used by someone else? It was dried so it been washed and dried I guess. The girl was crazy.( long story) and is it possible from giving oral sex? I haven't been tested yet. Hello sir, is it possible to attract HIV from putting on an old condom used by someone else? It was dried so it been washed and dried I guess. The girl was crazy.( long story) and is it possible from giving oral sex? I haven’t been tested yet.

]]> By: Rebecca McDowall http://i-base.info/qa/3#comment-2602 Rebecca McDowall Mon, 14 May 2012 10:02:29 +0000 http://www.i-base.info/qa/?p=3#comment-2602 I'm sorry that i-base no longer answer individual questions about the risks of HIV transmission or HIV testing. This is because information on both these subjects are now online in two resources: Your questions are already answered on the FAQ page: http://i-base.info/qa/faq/hiv-transmission-and-testing Also this detailed and easy to read guide: http://i-base.info/guides/testing I’m sorry that i-base no longer answer individual questions about the risks of HIV transmission or HIV testing.

This is because information on both these subjects are now online in two resources:

Your questions are already answered on the FAQ page:
http://i-base.info/qa/faq/hiv-transmission-and-testing

Also this detailed and easy to read guide:
http://i-base.info/guides/testing

]]> By: Uche http://i-base.info/qa/3#comment-2583 Uche Fri, 11 May 2012 11:43:30 +0000 http://www.i-base.info/qa/?p=3#comment-2583 I sucked my girl's breast and since then I feel weak and my hair is pulling. And I have got tested, all is negative, 6 month result and test in 6m and 3weeks it is negative but am still having the weakness with hair pulling. What will I do now? I sucked my girl’s breast and since then I feel weak and my hair is pulling. And I have got tested, all is negative, 6 month result and test in 6m and 3weeks it is negative but am still having the weakness with hair pulling. What will I do now?

]]> By: Rebecca McDowall http://i-base.info/qa/3#comment-2473 Rebecca McDowall Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:32:16 +0000 http://www.i-base.info/qa/?p=3#comment-2473 Sorry, i-Base no longer answer individual questions about risks of HIV transmission or HIV testing. This is because information on both these subjects is now online in two resources: A FAQ page on testing and transmission: http://i-base.info/qa/faq/hiv-transmission-and-testing And a more detailed but easy to read guide to testing and sexual transmission: http://i-base.info/guides/testing Sorry, i-Base no longer answer individual questions about risks of HIV transmission or HIV testing. This is because information on both these subjects is now online in two resources:
A FAQ page on testing and transmission:
http://i-base.info/qa/faq/hiv-transmission-and-testing
And a more detailed but easy to read guide to testing and sexual transmission:
http://i-base.info/guides/testing

]]> By: Rebecca McDowall http://i-base.info/qa/3#comment-2472 Rebecca McDowall Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:31:30 +0000 http://www.i-base.info/qa/?p=3#comment-2472 i-Base no longer answer individual questions about risks of HIV transmission or HIV testing. This is because information on both these subjects is now online in two resources: A FAQ page on testing and transmission: http://i-base.info/qa/faq/hiv-transmission-and-testing And a more detailed but easy to read guide to testing and sexual transmission: http://i-base.info/guides/testing i-Base no longer answer individual questions about risks of HIV transmission or HIV testing. This is because information on both these subjects is now online in two resources:
A FAQ page on testing and transmission:
http://i-base.info/qa/faq/hiv-transmission-and-testing
And a more detailed but easy to read guide to testing and sexual transmission:
http://i-base.info/guides/testing

]]> By: RAJESH http://i-base.info/qa/3#comment-2460 RAJESH Sun, 29 Apr 2012 05:20:47 +0000 http://www.i-base.info/qa/?p=3#comment-2460 I had sex with a sex worker with condom in 2009, but after 3 months I got frequent urination. Now in 2012 I am getting frequent loose stools and I am a little feverish. Could I be infected with HIV? I had sex with a sex worker with condom in 2009, but after 3 months I got frequent urination. Now in 2012 I am getting frequent loose stools and I am a little feverish. Could I be infected with HIV?

]]> By: rj http://i-base.info/qa/3#comment-2459 rj Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:38:05 +0000 http://www.i-base.info/qa/?p=3#comment-2459 I kissed a guy when I had cuts in my mouth. I got tested for HIV 3 months prior the incident but the results came to be negative. Can this be positive after the next 3 months? Please explain. I kissed a guy when I had cuts in my mouth. I got tested for HIV 3 months prior the incident but the results came to be negative. Can this be positive after the next 3 months? Please explain.

]]> By: Charlotte Walker http://i-base.info/qa/3#comment-856 Charlotte Walker Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:35:59 +0000 http://www.i-base.info/qa/?p=3#comment-856 If you tested negative after 86 days you do not have HIV. If you tested negative after 86 days you do not have HIV.

]]> By: kishore http://i-base.info/qa/3#comment-828 kishore Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:37:01 +0000 http://www.i-base.info/qa/?p=3#comment-828 hi, I had an unprotected sex with a lady and got the rapid test done after 86 days of the encounter,which turned out to be negative. I am still worried and not able to concentrate on things because I have taken the test before 90 days (3months) do I need to take the retest or am I negative? hi,

I had an unprotected sex with a lady and got the rapid test done after 86 days of the encounter,which turned out to be negative.

I am still worried and not able to concentrate on things because I have taken the test before 90 days (3months) do I need to take the retest or am I negative?

]]> By: Charlotte Walker http://i-base.info/qa/3#comment-802 Charlotte Walker Fri, 11 Jun 2010 16:21:49 +0000 http://www.i-base.info/qa/?p=3#comment-802 Hello, We are not doctors I'm afraid and so cannot help you. If you tested negative fro HIV then you do not have HIV. We are HIV treatment specialists only. You should maybe try and see another doctor to get a second opinion. Sorry we can't be of more help. Hello,
We are not doctors I’m afraid and so cannot help you. If you tested negative fro HIV then you do not have HIV. We are HIV treatment specialists only. You should maybe try and see another doctor to get a second opinion. Sorry we can’t be of more help.

]]> By: jagan http://i-base.info/qa/3#comment-789 jagan Sat, 05 Jun 2010 06:57:04 +0000 http://www.i-base.info/qa/?p=3#comment-789 Hi, My symptoms are low grade fever, headache. 6 years ago I went to the doctor and he said that noting is there. He recommended a typhoid, malaria and urine test and all tests were normal. Please help me. I also tested for HIV (tridot test) and it is also negetive. Hi,
My symptoms are low grade fever, headache. 6 years ago I went to the doctor and he said that noting is there. He recommended a typhoid, malaria and urine test and all tests were normal. Please help me. I also tested for HIV (tridot test) and it is also negetive.

]]> By: Charlotte Walker http://i-base.info/qa/3#comment-783 Charlotte Walker Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:30:44 +0000 http://www.i-base.info/qa/?p=3#comment-783 The tri-dot test is very accurate. For more information please follow this <a href="http://i-base.info/qa/257" rel="nofollow">link</a>. The tri-dot test is very accurate. For more information please follow this link.

]]> By: jagan http://i-base.info/qa/3#comment-775 jagan Thu, 03 Jun 2010 08:53:36 +0000 http://www.i-base.info/qa/?p=3#comment-775 Hi, About 6 years ago I had sex with a sex worker. I have suffered from mild fever ever since. After 6 years I got my blood for tested for HIV using the Tri dot test. The result was negative. Is the tri dot test is ok? Please give me reply. Hi,

About 6 years ago I had sex with a sex worker. I have suffered from mild fever ever since. After 6 years I got my blood for tested for HIV using the Tri dot test. The result was negative. Is the tri dot test is ok? Please give me reply.

]]> By: Charlotte Walker http://i-base.info/qa/3#comment-742 Charlotte Walker Fri, 21 May 2010 14:11:43 +0000 http://www.i-base.info/qa/?p=3#comment-742 I have not heard of the rapid cord test but it sounds the same as the other rapid tests for HIV. There are lots of tests out there with slightly different names. If you took the test a year after unprotected sex then the results are accurate. I have not heard of the rapid cord test but it sounds the same as the other rapid tests for HIV. There are lots of tests out there with slightly different names. If you took the test a year after unprotected sex then the results are accurate.

]]> By: Charlotte Walker http://i-base.info/qa/3#comment-741 Charlotte Walker Fri, 21 May 2010 14:01:31 +0000 http://www.i-base.info/qa/?p=3#comment-741 The Tri Dot test is very reliable (over 99%) for more information please follow this <a href="http://i-base.info/qa/257" rel="nofollow">link</a>. The Tri Dot test is very reliable (over 99%) for more information please follow this link.

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