to prevent the spread of HIV and to begin treatment as soon as possible
You are correct. The early symptoms of HIV infection are like the flu.
AIDS is a diagnosis of a condition that has progressed to a low immune function as a result of HIV infection.
Kimberley Morley has written: 'Diagnosis of HIV-1 infection'
A provisionally reactive HIV test is one that may indicate HIV, but requires additional testing to confirm the diagnosis. Not all provisionally reactive HIV tests indicate infection with HIV.
.....I have no idea why would you ask this question....HIV transmit because of blood transfusion or blood contact. There is no blood that can resist HIV infection...In fact blood is the best way to get HIV infection. If you are exposed to blood contaminated with HIV...Do get an early check up.
An HIV carrier is someone who has HIV but does not have symptoms of the disease. Because HIV infection is frequently without symptoms, routine screening is important.
Just HIV, http://www.justhiv.com/ provides information on HIV and early signs and obvious signs of HIV. Diagnosis and treatments are also discussed as well as resources and guidance.
It is difficult to detect early symptoms of HIV infection because they are so close to flu symptoms.
AIDS is a diagnosis given to people with advanced HIV infection, not a contagious disease. White gay men are infected with HIV at alarming rates, many times that of the general population. Men who have sex with men are the highest risk population for HIV infection in the United States.
If you get a generalized rash within weeks of possible HIV exposure, early diagnosis and treatment are important. While the standard antibody test is unlikely to detect HIV at this point, other testing will be effective. Be sure to speak candidly about your risks and concerns with your health care provider so that the right test is ordered.
No, pulling out will not avoid HIV infection.
It is possible to have a false negative HIV test, particuarly early in infection with HIV. If a partner has a true negative HIV test, it's not possible to get HIV from them.