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Yes they can. HIV tests detect Your immune systems HIV anti-bodies and not the HIV itself. In the months after infection (around 6) Your body has not produced enough anti-bodies to be detected on a test. However the person is HIGHLY infectious during this window period. When the Immune system begins fighting back and producing high levels of anti-bodies,this will cause a postitve result on the test.
What else can I help you with?
Can one have HIV after17 years and if the the HIV tests are negative for six times?
If you've done something else since then that has exposed yourself to the disease - sure. But otherwise - no.
Do HIV carriers ever test HIV positive?
To be exposed to does not always mean that you will be infected. If contracting the disease you will still not test positive until some time afterwards.
Can anyone get HIV?
Anyone can get HIV if exposed to the virus.
Can HIV negative off spring be carriers?
A HIV negative person can not be a carrier of HIV.
What happens if you are HIV negative?
Relief happens if you are HIV negative.
If you are tested at 6 month and it is Negative can you still have HIV?
Very unlikely, unless you have had other exposures to the HIV since you last tested.
How do HIV-positive and HIV-negative differ?
HIV-positive means you are infected with the human immunodeficiency virus. HIV-negative means that you are not infected with the HIV.
Can you have visual symptoms and still test negative for HIV?
There are no reliable symptoms that point to HIV infection. An HIV test is considered conclusive if conducted 90 days after the most recent exposure.
What does it mean if you have an abnormal HIV blood test?
If the Elisa was abnormal/inconclusive, the lab will do a Western blot. If that's positive for antibodies to HIV, it means you've been exposed. if the Western blot is negative, you're in the clear.
Can a person who transferred HIV to somebody be HIV negative?
No
What is the meaning of HIV not detected?
"HIV not detected" means the HIV test is negative.
Can AIDS occur if partners are HIV negative?
No, AIDS can't occur if partners are hiv negative.
