2007-02-23 21:33:02 · 17 answers · asked by Soni Singh 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Then get tested. Once a year for a 10 year period starting at the date of infusion.
2007-02-23 21:34:49 · answer #1 · answered by Star 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, during these 3 years if you had taken a test for it, and it was negative then no chance now you have gotten HIV for that. the HIV symptoms apear after few weeks a moth or some times a year, but not later though. if you had not taken any test, then take it now. and if God forbid the result was positive try to know how old is it with ya. i dont think it can be from three years you have it, without any sign to alarm you till today.
2007-02-24 05:43:54 · answer #2 · answered by Alkahest 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At least in the United States, the blood bank screens the donated blood for all sorts of infectious diseases so no you shouldn't have HIV. Why don't you just get a HIV test at your next check-up if you are so paranoid about it?
2007-02-24 05:44:13 · answer #3 · answered by Gina C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have no symptoms stop worrying however a doctor can take a blood sample and let you know in a few days so that may be the way to go however this may cost so take that into consideration but if it stops the worry it is worth it . Find out the cost when you make an appointment so good luck and go to it.....
2007-02-24 05:41:45 · answer #4 · answered by njss 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Sonni.
Its very unlikely that in this day and age you can get HIV from blood transfussion. Stop worrying please. The blood is screened for and blood borne diseases.
If you are so worried, i suggest you just take the test. To prove yourself wrong. Then you will find out you were worrying for nothing.
2007-02-24 10:08:32 · answer #5 · answered by emanzit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They test blood to see if it's HIV infected, and it's very rare that you would have been given tainted blood. However, if you're worried you can see a doctor and ask about oral swabs that are done to detect HIV
2007-02-24 05:36:58 · answer #6 · answered by Elisabeth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u have to undergo screening test which is called ELISA .
if this turns out positive ...u r put on confirmatory test which is called WESTERN BLOT.... these tests r positive only if u have an active infection.
but if u r in LATENT PERIOD (that is u dont show signs and symtoms of hiv infection) ..u have to undergo PCR test..which is a rna level test.
consult physician or u can go to government hospitals where u have seperate councelling centre and the tests are done for free
2007-02-24 05:46:52 · answer #7 · answered by scorpion 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Blood used for transfusions are meticulously tested for safety. If you are really concerned, all you can do is get tested on a regular basis. I am sure you are fine. Do not drive yourself crazy over this. If you do happen to test positive for HIV, I highly doubt it was from a transfusion.
2007-02-24 05:45:04 · answer #8 · answered by Ponyboy99 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have your blood tested every year, for 7 years from delivery.
2007-02-24 05:42:15 · answer #9 · answered by CLICKHEREx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way you'll know is if you get tested. However, blood products used today are thoroughly screened before they are EVER used so the chances are very, very minimal.
2007-02-24 08:29:06 · answer #10 · answered by cytogirl1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋