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No, the tests that look for HIV and those for other STD's are different. Each disease has its own test(s). HIV has two main tests that are routinely done to screen (i.e. to see if someone has the disease) for it: the ELISA and the Western Blot. Both tests are done (the ELISA is actually done twice) and must be positive before someone is diagnosed with HIV.
If you have had testing for STD's but are not sure if you were tested for HIV you probably weren't tested for HIV. In most states HIV testing is done on an 'opt-in' basis. That means you must give written consent before you can be tested for HIV. There are a few states with 'opt-out' policies (you have to specifically refuse to be tested) but as a general rule if you didn't sign a consent form you weren't tested for HIV. If you're not sure ask whoever tested you whether or not you were tested for HIV.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoNo, a STD and virus are not the same. A STD is a sexually transmitted disease and can be a virus (or bacteria or protoza). A virus is a pathogen that encompasses a multitude of infections, including STDs.
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Is HIV a air bourne virus?
No. HIV is a STD.
What is the modern version of virus called?
AIDS or STD's
What type of virus is AIDS and HIV?
aids is an hiv: human immunodeficiency virus. and hiv is an std.
Can you get pregnant and get an STD at the same time?
You can get a STD and pregnant at the same time.
How did it come to being?
This is not a scientific theory answer. However, the fact that herpes simplex (fever blisters, etc.) is the same virus, my theory is that men or women with the h. simplex performed cunnilingus upon a partner and that propagated the virus as an STD.
what STD that is caused by a not by bacteria or a virus?
Most STD's are caused by Bacteria. To give a few examples: Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia... (etc)
Why do you get viruses from pornography?
YOU CAN GET STD'S AND (if your a girl) YOU CAN GET cervical CANCER LET ALONE A VIRUS!!
What causes blistered lips?
herpes virus or allergy to the sun The Herpes virus that causes lip blisters is not an STD, it is a virus called Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HPV1). The sexually-transmitted disease type of Herpes is HPV2. So don't worry, having those sores on your lip doesn't mean you have an STD.
Why is someone who already has STD at risk of getting HIV?
Because having a STD compromises the immune system which will allow the virus to transfer more easily.
Is Ebola an STD?
Not specifically. It is an hemoragic virus transmitted by touch from an infected, symptomatic person.
Which incurable STD leads to AIDS?
Infection with HIV is the STD that can lead to AIDS. There is no cure, but many effective treatments.
What STD attacks the immune system?
The HIV virus attacks the immune system and can lead to AIDS.
