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Why Would A Caregiver Not Be Satisfied With A Negative Result. Repeatedly Testing Many Times Until Positive?

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November 14
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A caregiver might not be satisfied with a negative HIV result and repeatedly test for several reasons:

1. Testing Too Soon: If the test was done too soon after potential exposure, it might not detect the virus. The window period can affect results
2. False Negatives: Concerns about the accuracy of the test, especially if Show Full Answer

A caregiver might not be satisfied with a negative HIV result and repeatedly test for several reasons:

1. Testing Too Soon: If the test was done too soon after potential exposure, it might not detect the virus. The window period can affect results.
2. False Negatives: Concerns about the accuracy of the test, especially if not done correctly, might lead to repeated testing.
3. High-Risk Exposure: If there was a high-risk exposure, the caregiver might want to ensure the result is accurate.
4. Symptoms: If the person shows symptoms of HIV, despite a negative test, further testing might be warranted.

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November 14
A myHIVteam Member

My doctor that was new to me at the time. He really didn't know me well at all. The doctor I was seeing was an internal medical doctor. She left and he came on board. I was doing well in the beginning. I was was working everyday. Started running fever and night sweats . This is when labs were drawn repeatedly and nothing definite out of order. He then suggest HIV test . Went ahead with this . Test came back negative. He insisted it was a false negative. Over a period of time 2 others done. They came back negative. The 3 time it came back positive.

November 19
A myHIVteam Member

Can you clarify please? 3 negative hiv tests?

November 18
A myHIVteam Member

Thanks for sharing your input. Maybe my question was not clear. My PCP is the one that kept insisting that I come back after over 3 negative tests. He insisted that it could not be accurate. At this time I felt like he knew not enough about me to conclude with all these tests. He also referred me to an infectious disease doctor that after seeing, I would never recommend this doctor to anyone.

November 18
A myHIVteam Member

A caregiver may become convinced that they have HIV and persistently test for it until they receive a positive result, which would alleviate their fears by confirming the condition, subsequently shifting their mindset.
It may seem strange, but such individuals do exist among us. "Never have I ever" indeed.

November 16 (edited)

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