i need to get tested.. how long should i wait if as i was exposed to HIV yesterday? its 3 months right?
thanks
2007-04-28 03:21:53 · 7 answers · asked by john9999999 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
The most common HIV tests look for antibodies to the virus. CDC states that most people infected with HIV will have detectable antibodies within 3 months of exposure to HIV, the average being 25 days. It can take up to six months. Testing early has many benefits. People who know whether they are infected or not can take precautions to protect themselves and others in future. HIV-infected individuals can benefit from early treatment.
good luck
2007-04-28 03:29:38 · answer #1 · answered by godre 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
How were you exposed yesterday? If you think you are at serious risk of developing the virus and you get to a sexual health clinic/a & E ASAP then you can get what is called PEP.. post-exposure prophelaxis. It means you take special medication for a month or so to prevent the virus taking hold. You have to be quick about it. If you were exposed yesterday you need to start medication in the next 24 hours to have a chance. In answer to your question, your body will produce detectable anti-bodies in 3 - 6 months. This is how a diagnosis is made.
2007-04-28 03:58:22 · answer #2 · answered by nurseyed 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
ok this is short and candy. The HIV itself aspects indications like a tender chilly or flu, in certainty you won't even notice this. It takes approx. 3 months earlier it serum converts which purely potential this is going to tutor in a blood try. in case you have been uncovered you will would desire to be examined each 3 months for a year earlier you are able to experience secure. as a techniques simply by fact the ailment from HIV that's aids you won't get whether you carry the HIV virus and in case you probably did get it probability is the actual indications wouldnt take place for as much as ten years. Dont be afraid to get examined there is not any treatment yet there are rather remedies now days which will keep you alive for a protracted time in case you have been unlucky sufficient to have it.
2016-10-04 01:10:34 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's 3 months to get the results back. Get checked straight away. Why would you expose yourself to this risk in the first place?
2007-04-28 03:26:10 · answer #4 · answered by heebygeeby 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
No you should contact a doctor at once. If the contact is a high risk one there are standard procedures including the use of antivirals.
2007-04-28 12:13:50 · answer #5 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
3 months is usually enough time most doctors say 30-90 days after engaging in "risky behavior"
2007-04-28 05:17:47 · answer #6 · answered by mr.cholito 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The first thing you should do is stop having sex with other people. Your behaviour is criminal.
You have an obligation to report to anyone you have sex with that you are infected.
If you infect someone, I hope they come forward and have your charged with aggravated sexual assault.
2007-04-28 12:41:52 · answer #7 · answered by guru 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋