Question
Can I take ARVs if I’m not positive?
15 March 2017. Related: All topics, PEP/PEPSE, PrEP.
Can I use Odimune if I’m not HIV positive?
Answer
Thanks for getting in touch.
For me to be able to answer this, I’ll need to know why you’re considering taking Odimune.
Hi Frank, if your girlfriend has tested negative was it explained why she was given treatment?
My girlfriend tested negative and she was given ARVs, does it me I am affected some how
Hi June, an abortion does not cause a false positive.
More information about testing can be found here: https://i-base.info/qa/factsheets/hiv-transmission-and-testing
Hi.
I had my abortion 2 weeks ago before they tested me as an HIV positive…does abortion can cause a false positive result?
Hi Mamokete, CD4 count does not determine if you are HIV positive or negative. CD4 count is a measure of how healthy your immune system is. At 564 your CD4 count is very good and this is within a healthy range. HIV can damage your immune system and cause this number to fall. In your case this has not happened. For someone who is HIV negative their CD4 count would be expected to be between 430 and 1690.
Having a high CD4 count does not mean that you do not have HIV and a test would be required to confirm this.
And alsmy blood was taken to lap and they say my cd4 is 546 does it mean I’m positive?