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VDRL (Venereal Disease Research Laboratory test) is a screening test for syphilis. AIDS is Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. If someone has HIV or AIDS they may be asked to undergo a VDRL test to see if they have syphilis also. As HIV damages the immune system, it's important to make sure any underlying conditions (bacterial (in the case of syphilis), fungal or viral infections other than HIV) are kept in check so as to not put any more pressure on their immune system.
So, in summary, they are not the same thing: AIDS is a diagnosis of a HIV positive patient having a CD4 T-cell (important immune cells) count of less than 200/uL. VDRL is a blood test used to determine the presence of antibodies specific to the syphilis bacteria.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 10y agoA reactive VDRL may indicate infection with syphilis, but false positive tests are possible, and a positive VDRL should be followed-up with a second treponemal test.
A reactive VDRL does not tell a person whether she or he is infected wtih HIV. A separate HIV test should be done.
A person with syphilis is at higher risk for contracting HIV, but a reactive VDRL does not mean that a person has HIV.
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∙ 11y agoNo; the VDRL test will not detect HIV.
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If a person is diagnose with pcp do they have HIV?
Pnuemocystisis carinii pneumonia, or PCP, is an opportunistic infection most often seen in persons with HIV/AIDS. It's presence alone does not confirm infection with HIV. However, in combination with other symptoms, it is one of the infections used to diagnose HIV/AIDS.
Why is confirmatory test sometimes used to diagnose HIV?
Most forms of HIV testing do not test for the virus itself. The tests are designed to detect antibodies that are related to HIV infection. Although extremely accurate, it is important to confirm any reactive test, making certain the anitbodies that were detected are indeed those from HIV infection.
Does a non-reactive HIV test result also mean free from HIV inflection?
No, the VDRL only tells you about syphilis. A test for HIV would need to be done separately.
Can Pulling out avoid HIV infection?
No, pulling out will not avoid HIV infection.
When anybodie's hiv and vdrl both test report result non-reactive then is he safe from both infections?
Non-reactive HIV and VDRL tests indicate that the patient wasn't infected prior to the window periods for those illnesses. If there has been a new exposure during the window period, retesting should be done.
What infection with the hiv virus causes decreased immune functioning?
That is what HIV does. However a super infection,multiple strains of HIV infection or duel infection,HIV with hep c etc will degrade the immune system further.
What is HIV classifed as?
HIV is a viral infection.
What is the advanced stage of hiv infection?
Advanced stage of HIV infection is AIDS.
Is atypical lymphocytes a symptom of HIV infection?
Is atypical lymphocytes a symptom of HIV infection?"
How might a doctor diagnose HIV in a persons body?
Testing for HIV usually involves the oral rapid test or a blood test. There are no other clear signs a health care provider can use to diagnose HIV.
Is HIV an infection or a disease?
In essence it is both; the HIV infection occurs which leads to the disease AIDS.
Can HIV be cured by homeopathy?
No; there is no cure for HIV infection.
