Is it possible that even after two HIV-AIDS tests done more than 6 months apart, one can still have the virus but it remains undetected? Is it possible for a chid born of such a mother to get infected? Does the virus, much as it cant be detected cause AIDS symptoms like weight loss. How can it be detected in such a case?
2006-10-09 00:55:06 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
The 2 tests 6 months apart would be conclusive that you didn't have HIV ONLY IF you have not had sex at all in that time. Every time you have unprotected sex you are potentially getting infected so safe sex every time is essential.
It is possible for the virus to be passed to a foetus. You would not get symptoms of AIDS without the virus showing in the blood.
2006-10-09 09:11:16 · answer #1 · answered by huggz 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Don't think so but anything is possible I thought it was about 3 months for most people before the HIV virus is detectable in the blood. However some placed do say 6 months to be sure but after that I would say you could be quite confident of being clear.
It can defiantly be passed between mother and unborn child but does not necessarily mean it will be
2006-10-09 00:57:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A person can acquire HIV during the period between the two test which will not be detectable.
Theres different types of HIV the most severest forms are the easiest to detect. The HIV can be suppressed by your immune system and lifestyle for quite a period of time before it replicates and overwhelms the body and opportunistic infections occur.
There are people who a HIV resistant naturally but for some time the virus would be in their body and they can pass it on to you and many HIV test as negative for the virus.
2006-10-09 01:11:10 · answer #3 · answered by goldeni009 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It takes about two weeks for the initial cells to become infected. After this happens it would feel like nothing is happening. However, there is much happening as the immune system responds. Antibodies do not mean as much as people think. Therefore, testing for antibodies is not an accurate test. Depending on a variety of factors it is possible to test negative for antibodies after a period of twenty years. I'm sure the leading AIDS researcher in the world will concur with my hypothesis.
2006-10-12 13:16:16 · answer #4 · answered by Gerald 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are negative after 13 weeks, you will not get a positive test. It takes no longer than three months for the HIV antibodies to show up on an ELISA or Western Blot test (ELISA is the first test, and if it shows up positive, a Western Blot is performed to confirm the results).
Hear. Read this. It may put your mind at ease.
http://www.aidsmeds.com/
2006-10-09 01:06:27 · answer #5 · answered by <3 The Pest <3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have 2 tests done 6 months apart and you are still negative, then it is not possible to be positive.
2006-10-09 01:00:00 · answer #6 · answered by OriginalBubble 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Nothing to worry about you have had 2 tests your fine, they can detect it a lot sooner than they previously thought.
2006-10-09 01:04:30 · answer #7 · answered by berlyn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you took the test and after 6 mos took another it and all is negative then you probably don't have it 9/10
2006-10-09 03:27:34 · answer #8 · answered by C live 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋