Rare Hiv Sub Types And Rapid Testing

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HIV Testing

What Is HIV Testing? HIV testing tells you if you are infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) which causes AIDS. Most of these tests look for "antibodies to HIV. Antibodies are proteins produced by the immune system to fight a specific germ. Other types of HIV test look for signs that the virus itself is in the blood. When people already know they are infected with HIV they might get other "HIV" tests. These measure how quickly...

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Case numbers for rare subtypes (TESTING FOR SUB-TYPE O)

Dr Bob,I'm a frequent follower of your forum and enjoy your wit, humor, consistent honest answers. I know all of us worry wells do try your patients sometimes. Thank you for helping educate us. I have donated and will again.So many people...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Worry about being infected with HIV-1 subtype O in the U.S. Is completely unwarranted. Only two patients with subtype O were detected in the U.S. through March 2000! The newer HIV-antibody tests can fairly accurately detect subtype O and so far... Read more »

LAST SUBMISSION WRONG EMAIL! Rare HIV types

Hello, 14 months ago I had sex with a condom with a guy I barely knew 8 hours. Horrible lesson learned... The scary part of this is that after my drunken stupor, I awoke to remembering his telling me that 15 years prior, he lived in South Africa and...

Response from Richard Cordova III

Test Positive Aware Network

Hi there:You said you used a condom. Since you used a condom, I would not be concerned. Whether you knew him for eight hours or eight years is irrelevant. Condoms make the difference, and you used one. No risk!If you feel you need to test, there is... Read more »

HIV 1 vs HIV2 RAPID TESTS

Hey Dr.Bob,What's the scoop on these quick HIV tests for diagnosing HIV-1 versus HIV-2. I think I may have had exposure to someone from West Africa yet I can't stand the thought of having to wait for test results. Then again I'm not...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Confused,What did the caption under your yearbook photo read? "I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not sure?"OK, here's the latest on rapid HIV tests. The original version of OraQuick Rapid HIV Antibody Test was approved... Read more »

HIV Rapid Test Kit Question -- Donation Given to your Aids Foundation

Hello Dr. Bob, Sorry for the repititious question today, as I have not received an answer yet so I thought of donating to your Aids Foundation.I have ordered an HIV rapid test kit. As I am in a remote area right now, I had to get a HIV rapid test...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Your fears are unwarranted. It is absolutely impossible to contract HIV from any type of HIV diagnostic test! (They would be far too dangerous to ever be approved!)Antigens are circulating proteins that combine in a lock-and-key-type reaction... Read more »

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