How Many Months Does It Take To Diagnose Hiv

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Estonia: 222 Persons Diagnosed With HIV in Seven Months

Data from the National Health Board show that Estonia registered 222 new HIV cases in the first seven months of 2010, including 28 in July. Most of the newly diagnosed patients live in East-Viru County. New HIV cases have been trending downward in... Read more »

Estonia: 126 New HIV Cases Diagnosed in Four Months

Data released by the Health Protection Inspectorate show 126 Estonia residents were diagnosed with HIV in the first four months of 2009. The newly infected include 70 men and 21 incarcerated persons. The largest number of cases, 42, was reported in... Read more »

Previous HIV Testing Among Adults and Adolescents Newly Diagnosed With HIV Infection -- National HIV Surveillance System, 18 Jurisdictions, United States, 2006-2009

In 2006, CDC recommended human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing for adults, adolescents, and pregnant women in health-care settings and HIV testing at least annually for persons at high risk for HIV infection* to foster early detection,... Read more »

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Just diagnosed with kaposis and HIV neg 3 months ago

I have just been diagnosed with Kaposis on biopsy of a facial lump. I was tested HIV negative exactly 3 months ago HIV1/2EIA.Is it possible that I have contracted HIV( I have only had oral sex) since the last test and the Kaposis has developed as a...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello,Kaposi's sarcoma is pretty unusual in people who don't have HIV infection. I'd clearly want to know your HIV status, and it might be helpful to have a confirmatory reading on the biopsy, if there's any doubt. Having said... Read more »

Diagnosed one month ago

Hello Dear doctor, please excuse my English as it is not my first language. I was diagnosed one month ago and started with a doctor right away. My Cd4 count was 423 and my VL was eleven thousand, the doctor said he considered I shouldn't...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

Hello, it sounds like you are going to be fine. With a viral load of 11,000 and CD4 count of 423 it is unlikely that your symptoms are related to HIV infection. Rather, the change in diet and stress are probably the culprits for the health changes... Read more »

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 »

You told me that I didn't have HIV - now I have been diagnosed as HIV positive

Dr. Bob,I do not think you will want to post this, but I hope you will read it:I wrote you some months ago and explained a high risk HIV exposure with really bad symptoms 10 days later and a declining CD4 count and ratio.I mentioned that I had been...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,I'm sorry and somewhat surprised to hear that you have been diagnosed with HIV-2. First off, are you seeing an HIV/AIDS specialist, and has your diagnosis been confirmed? If so the CDC will need to be informed ASAP. As you (and I) have... Read more »

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i was diagnosed hiv+...

Posted by Anonymous

I was diagnosed HIV+ on April 3, 1996 - the day after my 36th
birthday. I was initially told by the diagnosing Dr. to do
nothing for six-months while my t-cell count "leveled". Although,
emotionally baked at the time, the thought of such a course of Read more »

Recently Diagnosed and are there any good ways to meet HIV+ women?

Posted by Vegas, 5 Replies

Contracted HIV one month ago and I am scared to live life lonely. Any good advice on meeting others with my condition? Never had a problem prior to this as I generally had myself together...college grad, job, and decent looking. Dating websites,... Read more »

Newly diagnosed HIV+ BF and me Negative

Posted by Obvious1, 6 Replies

In January My boyfriend of 4 yrs, and father of our daughter whom is 2, was diagnosed HIV+. A little history. In March of 09, he was diagnosed with Hep B. 3 months prior to that he had a tattoo cover up from a friend in his home. The Drs. feel he... Read more »

i was first diagnosed with hiv in jan. 1996

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi! My name is Chris and I was first diagnosed with HIV in
January of 1996. My CD4 count was 58. I had just moved to Rio
Rancho, NM from Chicago to be with family because I knew
something was very wrong. I was hospitalized for 5 days then
released... Read more »

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