Hiv Antibodies Symptoms

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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 »

symptoms vs. antibodies

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

If one has symptoms shortly after exposure, and it is indeed HIV, would antibodies then show up on a test even if it hasn't beed very long? Or will it take antibodies a while to show up even weeks after the related symptoms?

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Antibodies vs Antibodies

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I have read here that having herpes will not affect your hiv test. Okay so I am likely splitting hairs here but since this is my life I need to know. If I had contracted Herpes and HIV at the same time and my body began making antibodies... Read more »

Symptoms and Antibodies

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

Hi There! As you all know, I took the 10wks Oraquick via fingerstick, which came back NEG (thanks God).. Though I will take the 13wks test, I'm expecting the same results. My question is, if the 'symptoms' that had me worried were due to hiv,... Read more »

Antibodies with out without symptoms? Jackie?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

If you think you are a late converter say you got your test back and are doubting your results.
So your results show negative no antibodies. Hypothetically if this person is by some rare anomaly positive.

Is it more likely that this person would have... Read more »

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HIV Symptoms and presence of HIV Antibodies

Hello Doc:6 weeks ago I had protected oral sex with a sex worker. 2 days later I developed a itchy rash on on my leg followed by flue like symptoms 17 days later. I bought a HIV home test at 21 days and it was negative. the symptoms continued so...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Symptoms associated with seroconversion and the production of detectable levels of detectable anti-HIV antibodies generally occur around the same time. Regarding your situation:1.Protected sex is protected, assuming the latex condom was used... Read more »

Symptoms in partners but negative antibody test (late hiv?)

Hello DoctorI am a 29 year old male.My question is regarding testing and its reliability 10 years after a high risk exposure(unprotected sex). In 2001 i had unprotected sex with a women whose HIV status is unknown to me. I remember falling quite...

Response from Richard Cordova III

Test Positive Aware Network

Hi there:To answer your questions:1. Your HIV test is conclusive. Any HIV test done outside of the three month window is conclusive. You do not need to test for this incident anymore. 2. While a VDRL test can provide a false-negative if done during... Read more »

symptoms and antibodies

If one believe that he has the symptoms of HIV infection, would that mean that antibodies would subsequently be present in an HIV test (regardless of time after exposure)? Or, despite symptom presence, could HIV antibodies still take 3 months to...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Salut,La succession d'vnements est le suivant : d'abord la transmission du virus, ensuite le syndrome rtroviral aigu (c'est--dire les symptmes) et enfin la sroconversion (c'est--dire le dveloppement des anticorps). Donc, tu peux... Read more »

Symptoms but still antibody negative...

Hi Dr. Bob...I wrote to you about 2 weeks ago in regards to my HIV exposure from my EX boyfriend.I have been having symtom after crazy symptom..1. swollen tongue with white film2. sinus cysts (which i have to have surgery to remove)3. weird...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Why do I think you have these symptoms if you've tested HIV negative so many times out to 11.5 months? That's an easy one! The answer is simply that your symptoms are not caused by HIV. With such overwhelming and irrefutable evidence... Read more »

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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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Diagnosis

Because early HIV infection often causes no symptoms, a healthcare provider usually can diagnose it by testing blood for the presence of antibodies (disease-fighting proteins) to HIV. HIV antibodies generally do not reach noticeable levels in the... Read more »

Testing for HIV

Terms Used in This Fact Sheet HIV antibody test: An HIV test that checks for HIV antibodiesin a person's blood, urine, or fluids from the mouth. When the body is infected with HIV, the immune system produces HIV antibodies. Mother-to-child... Read more »

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