Hiv Antibodies Detectable Symptoms

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Symptoms and Detectable Antibodies ... Will Donate

Dr. Bob,I am a bisexual male in his early thirties. Since I am a sexually active guy, I have always been careful in practicing safer sex in my various 'adventures'. Two and a half months back, I have a sexual encounter with a male escort....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello, Bi-Guy.1. Symptoms associated with HIV acute retroviral syndrome vary considerably from person to person in severity and type. Generally speaking the symptoms correspond with the production of specific antibodies in the blood. However, the... Read more »

Lack of Detectable HIV-1 Antibody

I think this guy met your definition of WW. Symtoms mean sick NOT WW as you... Read more »

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

How long can antibodies be detected?

Dear Dr. McGowan,Would a person's HIV antibody level still be high enough to detect on a... Read more »

Response from Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P. »

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FDA Approves OraQuick for Use in Detecting HIV-2 Antibodies in Oral Fluid

FDA has approved Bethlehem, Pa.-based OraSure Technologies ' OraQuick Rapid HIV-1/2 Test for use in detecting HIV-2 antibodies in oral samples, the company announced on Wednesday, Reuters reports (Reuters, 6/23). Although FDA already has approved... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Maryland: City Offers New HIV Testing; Procedure Detects Virus Earlier, Could Identify "Hot Spots" Where It Is Spread

Baltimore's switch from conventional HIV antibody testing to RNA-based testing could help authorities diagnose new cases more quickly, aiding prevention efforts. Dr. Joshua Sharfstein, the city's health commissioner, said the more sophisticated test... Read more »

Rapid HIV Antibody Testing May Have Limitations in a Population With High Incidence of HIV

My name is Dr. Joanne Stekler. I'm an acting assistant professor at the University of Washington. I also work for Public Health Seattle and King County. This is a poster entitled "Limitations of HIV Antibody Testing in a Population with a High... Read more »

HIV Antibody Tests -- Now You Have Several Choices

Several years ago, the only type of antibody test available was a blood test done through your doctor's office. Today, as technology has improved, there are now different types of antibody tests available. Antibody tests can now be done on blood,... Read more »

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question about antibody detection for the experts

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

say you know exactly the date of your 'possible' exposure. ..3-4 days later you become sick...typical viral symptoms...soar throat...swollen nodes...achy...no energy...slight fever...now this last for 2 weeks! then you start feeling... Read more »

HIV antibodies - always detectable?

Posted by xtreme, 1 Reply

I've read that the window period for most people is 3 months after exposure and the rest of the people will show antibodies at 6 months - im confused over this cause ive read that a supressed immune system will mess up results but does it mean no... Read more »

connection onset ARS-symptoms and HIV-antibodies

Posted by Dutchman, 2 Replies

Hello all,
I would be very gratefull if someone (who's skilled) can tell if there is indeed a connection between the moment of onset of ARS-symptoms and the moment that HIV antibodies can be detected by a rapid HIV antigen test (Abbott Determine... Read more »

Anitbiotics and Detectable Antibodies

Posted by une_fille, 3 Replies

Would taking an anitbiotic delay the production of detectable HIV antibodies? I took an antibiotic (metranidozole) for three days during Week 2 to clear up bacterial vaginosis.

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