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Hiv Window Period Why Do You Test Negative When Your Positive
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Infected after 'protected' hand-job & boob-job. I challenge you dr.bob, testing after window period will prove you are wrong!(YET ANOTHER IM POSITIVE IM POSITIVE WHO HASNT TESTED POSITIVE, 2010)Hi Dr.Bob;Hope you are well. Thank you for your contiued help and support and thank you for your kindness and immense patience! I can only imagine what it must be like dealing with all sorts of HIV realated fears and issues given your own...
Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.
The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
Hello again K,No matter how many times you write in, my assessment and advice will not change. So for now we'll have to agree to disagree. You're positive you're positive. I'm positive you're not. So we'll just have to...
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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.... Read more »Incomplete NPEP (after anal receptive with HIV+ guy) and Window Period for False NegativeI was prescribed an NPEP regiment after a condom break with my boyfriend of 1.5 months (I was anal... Read more »
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Getting Pregnant: HIV-Positive Man and HIV-Negative Woman (Serodiscordant)There are several different options for reducing the chances of passing on HIV while trying to get pregnant. If you are an HIV+ man and an HIV-negative woman seeking information on getting pregnant, the options below will help you understand what... Read more »
NIH-Funded Study Defines Treatment Window for HIV-Positive Children Infected at BirthHIV-positive children older than 1 year who were treated after showing moderate HIV-related symptoms did not experience greater cognitive or behavior problems compared to peers treated when signs of their infection were still mild, according to a... Read more »
Having Children When He's Positive and She's NegativeDr. Deborah Cohan directs the Bay Area Perinatal AIDS Center (BAPAC), part of the University of California -- San Francisco's Positive Health Program at San Francisco General Hospital. It was here that women participated in the landmark ACTG 076... Read more »
Getting Pregnant: HIV-Positive Woman and HIV-Negative Man (Serodiscordant)There are several different options for reducing the chances of passing on HIV while trying to get pregnant. If you are an HIV+ woman and an HIV-negative man seeking information on getting pregnant, the options below will help you understand what... Read more »
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Test!?!window period?
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
Hello everyone,I have been sick for nine months now. I had a HIV test done after 6 months of possible exposure to the virus. The test came back neg! But the strange symptoms I am having have not gone away. I was wondering if the test sometimes won't... 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...
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Testing and Window Periods
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
I work at a public health dept in Texas. They use a Elisa 1 test. The HIV counselor tells all clients that the test will show positive in 4-8 weeks. He also states a warning to all of those who get tested with private doctors and hospitals...
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Worried about possible hep b/c delaying HIV window period
Posted by n1368585, 2 Replies
HiI had a possible exposure (unprotected sex with csw) in Thailand in nov 2011. I tested negative with 3rd gen ELISA at 4,8,10, 13 and 16 weeks. Also did a ELICA at 8.5 months which was negative. However, here is the worrying part. I have been... Read more »
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