There are different tests available to detect HIV. They may test for antibodies alone or antibodies as well as p24 antigens from blood, saliva or urine of the person. While some tests may give immediate results, some require more time, up to a few weeks.
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Can HIV be completely cured? Clarify me.
Query: Hi doctor, We have done HIV test two years back. My wife got negative. My test results showed one method is positive, and the rest are all negative. The test was repeated after one month. I got a negative report, and the doctor said nothing to worry but that registered in my mind why it showed posit... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. It is tough to be in such a situation. One method may have given false positive results due to some technical error. Certain conditions, such as the following, may cause a false-positive result. EBV (Epstein-Barr vir... Read Full »
Will I get infected with HIV if I rub my penis on a bed with some hair and black fluid?
Query: Hi doctor, I am worried about HIV transmission. I rubbed my penis on a bed containing some hair and black color fluid. I have swollen lymph nodes and mouth ulcers now. I called NACO, and they said that it would not transmit this way as it only lives for 52 seconds outside the body. They also told m... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern and will help you regarding it. I assure you that HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) has not been documented to get transmitted through the mode that you have mentioned. Also, the Tridot test is sensitive enough to diagnose the infection. So, rest ... Read Full »