Delay serconversion
Sir does started pep very late on 25th day after exposure and completed full course of pep on 53rd day after exposure does this delay serconversion and extend window peroid or not
Hi
. It is clear you have concerns and it is good that you are seeking information. I need to stress that we are not medical professionals and, for your safety cannot give medical advice or diagnostics over the internet. I do want to share with you this article from our editorial team on PEP, including the guidance that "PEP needs to be started within three days (72 hours) of the exposure; the sooner the medication is started, the better it is at protecting you. PEP works the most effectively if it can be started within 24 hours of exposure, if possible:" https://h-i-v.net/pep. In addition, the various government health information resources, such as this one from the National Institute of Health, provide the same timeline: https://hivinfo.nih.gov/understanding-hiv/fact-sheets/post-exposure-prophylaxis-pep. I have not seen any information on whether PEP taken after 72 hours delays seroconversion. Is there a medical provider you trust to speak with about these issues and testing? I also want to stress that this is a community of people who understand and have a wealth of information about living a long and healthy life with HIV - please feel free, if you like, to ask additional questions or need any support. Best, Richard (Team Member) Sir I am asking does starting pep very late on 25th day after exposure and completed full course of pep on 53rd day after exposure delay serconversion and extend window Dow peroid or not .when to get test for concsluive results in this late pep start scenario
I am sorry we can't be more detailed in our responses, since we can't assess risk or testing online. The article Richard shared (https://h-i-v.net/pep) should give you a good timeline. Have you spoken to the doctor who prescribed the PEP? - Liz (Team Member)
