so i can be walking around with hiv and not know??
2006-08-22 03:39:56 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Men's Health
scarrry mate...better get tested ASAP
2006-08-22 04:43:42 · answer #1 · answered by Jendralus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is pretty complicated and definitely technical, but the Salk Institute's Project Inform page is a gold mine of information that you need to look at.
It talks about tests and the things that can affect the quality of the response of those tests. Ask about a Q-PCR viral load test, especially in the early days, because it detects a much lower threshold of virus counts in your blood serum sample. Remember this early and often, HIV likes to hide. If you have none in the test, it does not mean that there is none in the body. You might need to take tests over several years since you have been exposed.
You are going to hear about CD4 Lymphocyte subsets tests. This should not be the only test you take, but the results of this test will tell how soon to start treatment.
There was a study recently that said beginning treatment almost immediately has very great potential benefits. Alas, I cannot find the report and check the details, and HIV treatment drugs are still pretty pricey. Your doctor, however, is still the best person to ask first. Good luck.
2006-08-22 04:04:14 · answer #2 · answered by Rabbit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the state of your immune system the antibodies for HIV can show up after just a few months. I would make sure that you get tested at least once a month for the next year, any trace of antibodies should show up by this time. In the meantime you need to make sure if you are going to continue to be sexually active that you use protection 100% of the time. You don't want anyone else feeling the way that you do right now. Good Luck!
2006-08-22 04:20:57 · answer #3 · answered by sham.rock19 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No docs do an intensive examine of your blood earlier giving any blood transfusions, via maximum of spreading of the HIV/AIDS scare from Transfusions lower back interior the eighty's and early ninety's. If the needle scare befell 9 months in the past, then the ailment might've shown up on your blood flow via now via them transforming into cutting-edge after 3-6 months of transmission, so i might say your high quality, and so is this woman and her toddler. Now if the solutions right here do no longer positioned your innovations comfy, I recommend you decide on for STD sorting out. sturdy luck!
2016-09-29 13:26:58 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IndyMM is a dumbass. Antibodies will show up in 6 months. The odds of getting HIV from a single sexual encounter are 600:1.
2006-08-22 03:46:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's possible.... go and get tested!
In case you wanted to know:
The first symptoms of HIV infection often include moderate and unexplained weight loss, recurrent respiratory tract infections (such as sinusitis, bronchitis, otitis media, pharyngitis), herpes zoster and recurrent oral ulcerations.
2006-08-22 03:47:09 · answer #6 · answered by shortee807 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Typically the virus is detectable within 6 months of infection
2006-08-22 03:46:07 · answer #7 · answered by mrkymrk64 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could take at least 6 months. But I would go for testing and a consultation immediately. God be with you!!!!
2006-08-22 03:45:33 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
on the 3rd and 6th month, go for blood screening. they can do a test to see are you infected
2006-08-22 03:56:56 · answer #9 · answered by zodiaccyber 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. it takes ten years for you to have AIDS. HIV shows up pretty soon.
2006-08-22 03:46:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
IF THAT´S YOUR CASE HURRY AND HAVE A BLOOD TEST!, it´s better to see results sooner!
BEST LUCK
2006-08-22 03:46:52 · answer #11 · answered by Isadora 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋