Immunology Lecture Mini-Course, 12 of 14: HIV Infection

[ethanhines]

(con't) however during the regimen experiences fever, night sweats, general malaise (mono like conditions) but recovers approximately 2 to 3 weeks later. With the exception of daily night sweats. IS this person infected? Have the ARVs produced a false negative on the ELISA? Would you recommend following up with a PCR? Is it possible that the ARVs gave the immune system a fighting chance to keep the HIV at sub detectable levels? Your expertise would be must appreciated?

[ethanhines]

Dr Goldstein,

First I'd like to thank you for possibly the most current and comprehensive data on HIV thus far.

You mention in your lecture that the window to prevent HIV infection is approximately one to two days; now hypothetically say a patient presents almost at the 11hr so to speak and begins the regimen of Antiretrovirals for the recommended 30days, adheres to the regimen and tests negative at intervals 30days post exposure, 90 days post exposure and finally 36weeks post exposure (con't)