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Like some other diseases, HIV has a window period. A window period is the time between exposure and when antibodies to the virus begin to appear. It is the antibodies that we test.
The window period for HIV can be anywhere between 2 weeks after exposure to 6 months after exposure.
This means that if you test during this period, it is typically recommended that you test again within 3 months, especially in cases where the person tests negative. You want to make sure that you are truly negative and that it is not a false negative.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoIt can take anywhere from several months to several years, it depends on the level of infection. An IV drug user who shares needles is more likely to have the virus earlier because of the blood to blood transmission.
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∙ 14y agoMost HIV tests don't test for the virus, however they test for anitbodies the body produces in response to HIV infection. These antibodies can take up to 90 days to detect in most cases.
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Can HIV be detected within a month of being infected?
Yes, it is possible. However, in many cases, the antibodies to the HIV virus do not appear until well past a month. The window period for the HIV can be anywhere between 2 weeks to 6 months. Any test done during this window period should be repeated so as to assure accuracy.
What is the HIV window test?
The window period with respect to HIV testing is the time of infection, until the time it can be detected during testing (which means antibodies are being produced from the body's immune system).
What is the meaning of HIV not detected?
"HIV not detected" means the HIV test is negative.
Can you be infected with hiv virus if your girl infected with hiv swim with you when she is in mensuration period?
No, you will not be infected in that manner.
Can a HIV virus survive on a needle in air?
For a short period of time, HIV does survive on a needle in air.
Can hiv virus survive in gauge of syringe?
Yes it can, for a period of time.
Is the hiv virus remains present on needle in the air?
For a short period of time, HIV does survive on a needle in air.
Does bacteria or virus cause HIV?
HIV is a virus.
Is HIV a virus or bacteria?
HIV is a virus,as its full form is human immuno virus.
What is the difference between having HIV and Aids?
HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. Hence, HIV in the virus and AIDS is the disease that results from the virus.
It is possible to test negative for HIV antibodies during the first six months after contraction of HIV and yet actually have the virus?
HIV do not get exposed in to the circulation as soon as it enters the body. During this period the test result shows negative, even though the virus is present in the body. This period is called as latent period or window period, this stage lasts for about six months. The test can confirm only after six to seven months from the day of the virus entered the body.
What type of virus is AIDS and HIV?
aids is an hiv: human immunodeficiency virus. and hiv is an std.
