Can Rapid Hiv Tests Detect Sub Types Found In Asia

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HIV Resistance Testing

What Is Resistance? HIV is "resistant" to a drug if it keeps multiplying rapidly while you are taking the drug. Changes (mutations) in the virus cause resistance. HIV mutates almost every time a new copy is made. Not every mutation causes resistance. The "wild type" virus is the most common form of HIV. Anything different from the wild type is considered a mutation. An antiretroviral drug (ARV) won't control a virus that is resistant to it....

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Rapid test detect HIV before Western Blot?

Could a rapid HIV test (specifically Uni-Gold which claims to be able to detect HIV as soon as 3-4 weeks post exposure), detect HIV before a Western Blot is capable of detecting HIV? Asked another way, could a person have a reactive rapid test...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,No. If someone had a reactive rapid test and negative Western Blot, they would be HIV negative. The Western Blot test is the more "specific" test, while the ELISA or rapid test is more "sensitive." See below.Dr. Bobtesting... Read more »

hiv-2 detectability (HIV-2) (HIV-2 TESTING)

I recently entered into a short term relationship with someone who is poz. Both gay males, he lives in asia and i live in the US. 100% use of condoms for anal sex. After the relationship ended I have gone for HIV rapid tests at the 7 week point...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,HIV-2 is not prevalent in Asia. If you are concerned, why not just ask your ex if he has HIV-1 or HIV-2? Yes, HIV-2 screening tests are available, but I do not feel your risk, based on the information provided, warrants HIV-2 testing. I'll... Read more »

HIV1, HIV2 and their relationship to sub-types and testing

I'm concerned about a potential exposure to HIV which occured in South East Asia. After reading through your many (wonderful!)answers I had a in-house PCR QUAL assay done about 3 weeks after the exposure. Results were negative. Then the lab...

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

Your biolody lesson for today. HIV-1 is divided into 2 major subgroups M (major) and O (outlier). The M group is divided into subtypes A-I. The O group into A and B (for now). They are all HIV-1. HIV-2 is a different virus, although it is in the... Read more »

Can HIV sub-type O be detected by PCR?

Dear Dr, Can the HIV sub-type O be tested by HIV PCR after 10 months from exposure? I'm really feel worried. Pls give me an answer. Thanks!...

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

Not with the current commercially available PCR based assays.MH... Read more »

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