if someone is infected a month ago with hiv, would it show up on the test and symptoms start showing?

Answer 1

Hello, it depends what test

Antibody test most people with hiv can be detected within 3 weeks of exposure.

P24 looks for the antigen, which can be deteced after 28 days of infection, this i sthe test used by blood banks anyway i think it's cool.it is currently 99.8% accurate

people ask the question if bllod bak uses the p24 why do we have to wait for 3 months ?????

remember if you are worried about hiv, you can start to show some symptoms as well, even though you do not have it it is called extremem stress or psychoanalysis...the brain playing tricks on you

Serocconversion occurs within 4-6 weeks and ARS typically has onset a 7-14 days after exposure. In other words, most people seroconvert with a time course similar to that of ARS. Therefore, the answer is yes: 2 weeks after onset of ARS, almost everybody will have a positive antibody test--that is, they will have seroconverted.

Please note when it is said that the virus is dormant, this means that it does not cause illness for a lengthy period of time. However, it is not dormant in many other ways. The virus reproduces itself in huge numbers (hundreds of million of copies). Also, the immune system responds to the infection in various ways, including by producing antibodies, which are detected by the ELISA and Western blot tests......

Answer 2

Yes, it would show up on the test but symptoms may not start showing. Symptoms of HIV (AIDS) may not be apparent for years after the infection occurs, which is why HIV testing is the only sure way to know if you are HIV-positive. Those who do not treat their HIV symptoms or infections may develop AIDS within 12 to 13 years after they are initially infected, although a small percentage of people have developed AIDS within 3 years of becoming infected with HIV. Treatment of HIV may delay or even prevent AIDS, which is why it is so important to find out as early as possible if one has become infected. (Please be reminded that HIV means the virus causing the infection,while the AIDS are symptoms of infection).

Answer 3

It wouldn't necessarily show up on a test. Dr.s say get retested after three months and then after six months. Someone can have the virus and not be HIV positive yet.

Likewise, someone can be HIV positive and not have AIDS--that's the disease caused by the virus. Symptoms happen when AIDS develops, which can be a very long time after someone becomes HIV positive.

Answer 4

Lab Tech Here... ASCP Certified. I do this testing.

Viral load for HIV can be detected at the earliest : 3 weeks.
It can take, at maximum- 10 years to develop the viral load necessary for detection.

If you think you may have it, get yourself and ask the partner who you believe gave it to you to also get tested. Their viral load should be higher than your and would be a faster positive.


Get tested. Get tested often (every six months is advisable)... the sooner you know the sooner you can do something about it. Keep a list of all your partners, back to your first one. You will need to contact them if you turn up positive. THIS HELPS STOPS THE SPREAD OF AIDS.
**It also is my job security but hey... the patient is always first in our line of business.

Answer 5

HIV can actually take 5-10 years to show up in some people. So, I'm not sure it would show up that quickly.

Answer 6

no. I heard that it takes at least 3 months before the tests show any indication of infection. But if you fear that you have been infected, you can take pills to counteract the infection, although its not curable. This is the type of thing where patience is required, sry.

Answer 7

sometimes it will show in blood work after about 10 days. but sometimes not for years. you should contact the health department in your area, alot of them will test for free. but you need to be tested now, and then they will test you in about 6 months again, and then have you come back in a year. be careful who you sleep with and aways be safe. did you know that if you sleep with someone and you have hiv and dont tell them, that in some states you can be charged with attempted mured. please be safe for you and others!!!!

Answer 8

upon exposure at first, a week or two after, the person may or may not start to show very fague, flu-like symptoms. a test is usually done where it can be detected within three to six months.

Answer 9

The symptoms don't usually show that fast but it will show on a test.

Answer 10

No, it takes from 3-6 months for the antibodies to show up in your blood....It could take years, or never, for the symptoms to show up....