Factors That Influence Hiv Test

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Factors that influence seroconversion?

Could certain factors influence seroconversion to take longer than the normal six months window period such as extreme stress/anxiety, cancer/chemotherapy, or becoming infected with another STD or Hepatitis at the same point as becoming infected...

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

I doubt stress or STD coinfections would be a factor. Anything that makes B cells ( cells that make antibodies), or T cells and macrophages (cells that process foreign antigens) dysfunctional could affect seroconversion. Cancers, chemotherapy,... Read more »

Influencing factors on test

Hi MarkWould taking St Johns Wort or herbal daily supplements have any effect on an accuracy of an... Read more »

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

what factors influence lifespan of HIV+ people?

Hi, I am a medical student who is interested in specialising in HIV / AIDS upon graduation. From... Read more »

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

An Exploration of Factors Influencing Adherence to Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) Among People Living With HIV/AIDS in Northern Thailand

The chief purpose of the current report, the first of a three-phase study of the experiences of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in northern Thailand, "was to gain an in-depth understanding of the factors contributing to adherence in patients... Read more »

Factors Associated With Refusal of Rapid HIV Testing in an Emergency Department

HIV testing studies in the emergency department have found rates of testing refusal of 40 percent to 67 percent, noted authors of the current study. Walensky and colleagues examined factors associated with refusal to undergo routine rapid HIV... Read more »

A New Report Says Some Cultural Factors Influencing Spread of AIDS Are Specific to Africa

New York -- A new report released today on the state of HIV and AIDS in Africa says many cultural factors, including gender inequalities, wife inheritance and some sexual practices, that influence the AIDS epidemic and response are specific to the... Read more »

Medical Matters: Factors Influencing Adherence

Non-adherence of antiretroviral therapy can lead to higher viral loads and viral resistance, while proper adherence is linked with viral suppression. Data show that adherence of over 95 percent is needed for effective viral suppression. Adherence to... Read more »

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Affecting factor for HIV test

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I heard that some anti-allergic medicine (i.e piriton) will prevent the body from producing antibody...right?? Will someone take this medicine getting the -ve result for HIV even he/she is inflected. IF yes, need he/she stop to have those medicine... Read more »

Risk Factor and Assessment

Posted by Anonymous

I have a question for anyone who is knowledgeable in HIV infection risk factors.

About 15 weeks ago I had unprotected sex with a female stripper for about 40 seconds to a minute. I stopped her after that. I did not ejaculate. In the following six... Read more »

Want To Influence A New HIV+ Mobile App?

Posted by ISIS_Inc, 2 Replies

We want your opinions! If you're HIV+ and between 18 24 years old, meet with a small group of techies for about an hour to check out a new concept for an app that aims to help you take your medication. We'll hook you up with $50 cash and cell phone... Read more »

risk factor and window period questions

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

hello. i've been having horrible anxiety and haven't been able to sleep very well. I messed around with a confirmed HIV positive person. I rubbed my penis along his butt, touching his anus, but there wasn't any penetration at all. Also, I tested... Read more »

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