if i feel i have hiv symptoms but the test comes -ve does that mean i got no hiv?

Question

actually i had got canker sores suddenly wen a few days back
and i never had canker ore b4 maybe it was due to stress


but now as the test is 0ve can i be relieved

Answer 1

You can go ahead and do your celebratory dance. The chances of a false HIV negative are very slim.
Like 0.00001 %. The test is very sensitive that you might have a false positive but its very unlikely to get a false negative.

Answer 2

Canker sores are usually caused by biting on your lip or something. I notice I get them when I drink citrusy drinks. They're different from cold sores, which is herpes, and can be an infection that occurs in the mid-to-later stages of HIV infection. If you have only been tested once, go back and get tested again because HIV has a window period. But canker sores, not a big issue that is related to HIV,

Answer 3

What are the symptoms of HIV infection?




How can I tell if I have HIV?

The first symptoms of HIV infection can resemble symptoms of common cold or flu viruses. The symptoms of early infection can also be similar to the symptoms of other sexually transmitted diseases and other infections such as "mono" or hepatitis, which are much more commonly and more easily transmitted. Stress and anxiety can also produce symptoms in some people, even though they do not have HIV.

Some people who contract HIV experience very strong symptoms, but others experience none at all. Those who do have symptoms generally experience fever, fatigue, and, often, rash. Other common symptoms can include headache, swollen lymph nodes, and sore throat. These symptoms can occur within days or weeks of the initial exposure to the virus during a period called primary or acute HIV infection.

Because of the nonspecific symptoms associated with primary or acute HIV infection, symptoms are not a reliable way to diagnose HIV infection. Testing for HIV antibodies is the only way to know whether you have been infected; however, the HIV antibody test only works after the infected person's immune system develops antibodies to HIV. During the "window period" between the initial infection and the period in which antibodies are detectable (which can be from 2 weeks to 6 months, but is usually 3 months), standard HIV testing is ineffective.

If you are concerned that you may have recently acquired HIV and have symptoms described above, see a doctor. A doctor or other health care professional can help determine whether you may be infected with HIV or another infection. If HIV infection is suspected, he or she may perform a Polymerase Chain Reaction (commonly called "PCR") test to determine whether HIV is present in the blood.

Once the primary or acute infection is over, most people do not experience any visible symptoms for another 8-10 years. Left untreated, the immune system becomes increasingly weaker and the disease progresses to AIDS. The next symptoms experienced by individuals infected with the virus are often associated with the "opportunistic infections" that target individuals with AIDS such as pneumonia, tuberculosis, and toxoplasmosis.


How can I tell if someone else has HIV?

There is no way to know for sure if someone else has HIV. Many people with HIV look perfectly healthy. Other people who are sick with HIV may have symptoms that are identical to other common illnesses. You cannot tell by looking whether someone is HIV positive. The only way to know for sure is if someone tells you. It is important to consider how well you know someone and how much you trust them when talking about sex and HIV.

Answer 4

you dont have HIV if you tested negative for it. i suggest getting tested again at some point in the near future, as HIV does not show up right away... though it all depends on when you feel you were exposed to it. canker sores can be caused by stress, or what i;ve noticed, sunlight... dont be stressed.