HIV Symptoms:
HIV Symptoms, HIV test and treatment options, early HIV symptoms.
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Jun 7th, 2004
Many places provide testing for HIV infection. Common testing locations include local health departments, clinics, offices of private doctors, hospitals, and sites specifically set up to provide HIV testing.
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Jun 7th, 2004
Ninety seven percent will develop antibodies in the first three months following the time of their infection. In very rare cases, it can take up to six months to develop antibodies to HIV.
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Jun 7th, 2004
A rapid test for detecting antibodies to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a screening test that produces very quick results, in approximately 20-60 minutes. In comparison, results from the commonly used HIV antibody screening test, the enzyme immunoassay (EIA), are not available for 1-2 weeks.
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Jun 7th, 2004
In most cases the EIA (enzyme immunoassay), performed on blood drawn from a vein, is the standard screening test used to detect the presence of antibodies to HIV.
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May 30th, 2004
The only way to know if you are infected is to be tested for HIV infection. You cannot rely on symptoms to know whether or not you are infected with HIV. Many people who are infected with HIV do not have any symptoms at all for many years.
