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RockSteady
12-02-2004, 07:38 AM
Greetings!!!

Question!!

After about two month of possible exposure, I took a Complete Blood Count Test, and it turned out normal...espessially Red and White cells count turned out normal, but I had a very little increase in the liver level, though, my doctor said that its nothing to warry about....Could it be due to some antibiotics I took for about a week, or due to alcohol abuse??? She wants me to do anothe follow up test, to chech my liver level..

My sympthoms were:
* Minor sore throat with a lettle inflammation of the right gland (most likely it was because I was picking it with my finger)
* Some Sneezing
* Weird virtual like vision feeling!!!
* inflamed upper respiratory system (although, no major nasal dischange)


So, the question is:

Can I still be HIV + even if my Complete Blood Count test turned out normal after two month of possible exposure????

See, I thought if the virus is attacking CD4 cells aka White Blood Cells, then my white cell count would be all messed up (low)...Although, Im aware that the virus destroys СD4 cells throughout a long period of time, but, I read that during a short period of initial exposure to the virus, the WBC count appears low but then turns back to normal after awhile....What are your thoughts on that? I might be wrong..

:confused: Please, help me to figure out what the hell is wrong with me???

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victoria48
12-02-2004, 12:26 PM
You need to take a specific HIV test. No other form of test can diagnose the virus apart from this.

It is a good sign if there are no problems with your cell count, however, this would not be a certain negative result either, especially if only two months have passed since your last exposure.

Get tested to know for sure.

 
 
 




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