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Hi.. Im a nurse about 27 days ago i had a hiv positive patient i didnot get needlestick. Actualy i didnt feel any scratch by needle or puncture but the day after that i noticed a scratch on my finger and i have symptomes like mild sore throut.. A lymphnode under my chin is swallen too.. And im soooo anxsious and worry.. Pls tell me what test should i take to make sure???
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HIV spreads by four methods and the least efficient method out of these is spread by needle prick. Incidence is
1 : 300.
You attended to HIV patient 27 days ago. You can not get a palpable node under the chin so soon. And sore throat is also a remote possibility.
You should get your HIV test done after 4 weeks , that is tomorrow and, if negative, get it done again after 12 weeks. After 12 weeks, if you get a negative report, you need not test further.
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Calm down sister.......get 4th generation HIV test done.
Or you can go for HIV PCR test.
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Do the test.
Since it's 27 days from your exposure better to do antibody test
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Do the test
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Kindly contact vctc for proper evaluation
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You cannot be immunocompromised in 27 days after infection, as you know it takes a longer time.
Do not worry.
If the thought is bothering you too much, you can always go for testing or post exposure prophylaxis.
Better to consult with Integrated Counselling and Testing Center before taking any decision and next steps if you think it is necessary.
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