Abortion And Hiv Testing

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What Is HIV Testing? HIV testing tells you if you are infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) which causes AIDS. Most of these tests look for "antibodies" to HIV. Antibodies are proteins produced by the immune system to fight a specific germ. Newer HIV tests look for signs that the virus itself is in the blood. People who already know they are infected with HIV might get other "HIV" tests. These measure how quickly the virus is...

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abortion/aids?

when an abortion is performed, do they usually automatically test for aids?also can having more than one abortion affect future chances for havinghealthy children? Thanks for your help...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your question. When a woman gets an abortion, they arenot normally tested for HIV infection. The posting, "Blood Test" discusses the circumstances that a physician would normally do HIVtesting. Depending on the state... Read more »

abortion

Hi just a quick question.. In the UK, before you have an abortion on your consultation visit they test you for everything swab wise from your vagina and then they take lots of bloods a full blood count, hiv, hepitis and syphilis. I no that because i...

Response from Shannon Southall

Rocky Mountain CARES

HiI'm sure if your results showed anything abnormal they would be obligated to tell you. You can always call and have them disclose your lab results to you.Be well and stay safe, Shannon... Read more »

abortion and HIV

Hi,Have you ever heard of anyone contracting HIV from an abortion? ...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Nope. Have you?Dr. Bob... Read more »

HIV from abortion

hello, i had an abortion and i'm very worried about the possiblity of contracting HIV. i'm worried the equipment was not properly sterilized. i went to a licenced clinic in canada where it is covered by the government....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Your fears are unwarranted. Government-licensed facilities in Canada conform strictly to universal precautions to prevent the spread of blood-borne pathogens, such as HIV and hepatitis. Would you be equally worried if you had gone to a... Read more »

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Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

My wife has been [posting on this board for over 2 yrs and i have come to the realization i cant handle this anymoer she has had many hiv 1 test and a antigentest nat test hiv 2 test all which were from exposures back in 91,92,93,94 her last test... Read more »

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Anyone please help with this one!! IF you had a possible exposure to Hiv, how long Before Tests will pick up the infection, and how accurate are the rapid Hiv tests against the Elisa tests? If you are Elisa negative at 8 weeks after infection and 12... Read more »

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