Do Young People Have A Shorter Window Period For Hiv

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3 month Window Period or Six Month Window Period (WINDOW PERIOD, 6 WEEKS v 3MONTHS v 6 MONTHS)

Dr. Bob,Thank you for not only responding to me but for responding to all of us with concerns. Your responses have reassured me, but what causes me concern is the differing opinions on the window period. I've read, have been told that a test...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,I've discussed this topic numerous times in this forum. I'll repost below a small sample of what can be found in the archives. I do realize it's a confusing issue.Dr. Bobwhat is the winow period 3 or 6 months? Can Whooo after 3?... Read more »

is use of homeopathic medicine for sinusitis during window period of hiv has any effect on hiv??? (HOMEOPATHY, 2010)

sir...i am using homeopathic medicine for sinusitis(sinus in nose) disease since nov 2009 and... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

Reg HIV and window period

Hi, My Late husband got detected as HIV +ive in September 2006. He got AIDS and expired on... Read more »

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D. »

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Articles

U.N.-Led Joint Report Examines HIV/AIDS Among Young People Ages 10-24

An estimated 2,500 young people are infected with HIV every day worldwide, and young women and adolescent girls are most at risk of contracting the disease because of biological and social factors, according to a report released on Wednesday by a... Read more »

Botswana Project Encourages Young People to Donate "Safe Blood," Stay HIV-Free

Botswana has launched a new project that encourages young people to donate "safe blood" and teaches them how to avoid contracting HIV, Reuters AlertNet reports. The project, Pledge 25, targets youths both in and out of school because "most of them... Read more »

HIV Prevalence in Eastern Zimbabwe Decreases to 20.5%, Reduction in Prevalence Among Young People, Study Says

The HIV prevalence rate in the eastern Zimbabwean province of Manicaland declined from 23% in 1998 to 20.5% in 2003, associated with a "stee[p]" drop in prevalence among young people, according to a study published in the Feb. 3 edition of the... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Young People at Risk: HIV/AIDS Among Americas Youth

In the United States, HIV-related death has the greatest impact on young andmiddle-aged adults, particularly racial and ethnic minorities. In 1998, HIV was thefifth leading cause of death for Americans between the ages of 25 and 44. AmongAfrican... Read more »

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Shorter Windows In Other Countries

Posted by notanonymous, 3 Replies

i could be very mistaken about this, but it seems like i read somewhere that the reason some countried like, France, Sweden, and others have a shorter window period because they frequently use the newer 4th generation elisa where here in the US we... Read more »

CDC window period have u are tested in the window

Posted by nomoreworry4me

The tests commonly used to detect HIV infection actually look for >antibodies produced by your body to fight HIV. RNA tests look for genetic >material of the virus and can be used in screening the blood supply and for >detection of rare... Read more »

Some advice for those in the window period

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Rather than respond to every single post to people scared to death during the waiting period, I'll just post this advice for those going through this very difficult time. I went through this myself and I have some advice which has helped me think... Read more »

Window period

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

It seems to me that people in this forum are still not in agreement with the window period. Can someone from CDC say something?? Why the European Authority said or indicate 3 months is conclusive?? What do the doctor mean " it is rare to turn +ve... Read more »

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