Hello doctor,I went to a barber shop to get a haircut. I got a small cut on the back of the ear from a used blade. So, I was very worried. I tested for HIV CMIA combo after 55 days. The result was 'non reactive' and again HIV test ECLIA combi Ag/Ab after 95 days. The result was 'non reactive'. My question is, I have been eating Azadirachta Indica leaves continuously for two years on waking up every morning. Does eating Azadirachta indica leaves affect HIV window period?
Hello. I have noted your concern. There is no risk of HIV due to a cut from a used blade even if it was earlier used on an HIV positive person and had his infected blood on it. This is because the HIV virus is very fragile and cannot survive outside the body for more than a few seconds. It dies quickly on drying. Moreover, your screening test for HIV CMIA combo result at 55 days is conclusive. This test has a short window period of two to three weeks and it is considered conclusive at six weeks (45 days) as recommended by CDC. Consuming neem leaves does not interfere with the test result. Regards. For more information consult an HIV AIDS specialist online -->