Hello doctor, After my risky exposure with CSW, day 10th HIV RNA PCR with Taqman method and four weeks and 12 weeks CMIA test at laboratory, all are non-reactive but symptoms appear after six weeks and still a node exists that is enlarged in front of the ear since three months, no change and no pain. Only one symptom, please clarify the node related to ARS. My tests are concluded? I have read that six months window period is used for ruling out HIV. Is it true? ARS symptom lymph node exists for how many days?
Hello. Lots of tests you have undergone and all have turned negative, so you cannot label as HIV positive. If the lymphnode is big enough, consult a general surgeon for FNAC needle biopsy and histopathological examination will give clear picture about what it is. So, you can be treated. Till then you can take tablet Signoflam three times a day after food for five days, tablet Augmentin 625 three times a day after food for five days. It may reduce or vanish. Sometimes, it is idiopathic, so remains dormated but you can go for removal of the lymphnode.