Question
Shall I believe the test?
25 June 2008. Related: All topics, HIV testing, HIV transmission, PEP/PEPSE.
I had unprotected sex with a woman. I took PEP almost 70 hours later. I completed a PEP ourse 2 months ago and have taken an HIV test since which turned out negative. Can I believe the test?
Answer
Thank you for your question.
PEP has a very high success rate if you have taken it correctly. The recommendation is that after completing PEP, you need to take an HIV test and a confirmatory test three months later. This is important because there is no guarantee that PEP will always work. If PEP is not effective it could delay the time to seroconversion.
For more information please look here and also at our previously answered question. Good luck.