What is HIV Test? Why is HIV Testing important? Wh is at risk of getting HIV infected? What are the precautions? How is it done? Everything around this, that you should know, in this post and of course our doctors always there to help you. Just fill in your details in the form down below and we will answer all your questions for FREE!
What is HIV test?
The HIV test helps to determines the presence of the human immunodeficiency virus, the virus which causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. It is done through the samples of serum, saliva or urine, these test may detect antibodies, antigens or RNA. AIDS usually is termed as the most advanced stage of HIV.
Why is HIV testing important?
HIV testing is important to know either you have HIV antigens or HIV antibodies in your body to confirm the AIDS. Everyone between the ages of 13 to 64 should get tested for HIV at least once. Knowing your HIV status can help keep you and others to stay safe.
Who are at the risk of getting HIV?
-Having unsafe vaginal or anal sex with HIV positive
-Injecting used needles or syringes
-People who have sexually transmitted disease (STD), such as syphilis
-Homosexuals (gays)
-more than one sex partner
-Using used razors
What would be the early signs of HIV?
-Recurring fever
-Continue diarrhea
-Frequent weight loss
-Nausea
-Vomiting
-Prolong fatigue
-Night sweats
-Cough
-Shortness of breath.
-Chills
-Skin rashes
-Mouth ulcers
-Lesions on the genitals
Which test are done to confirm HIV?
HIV tests (antigen/antibody) are done to confirm HIV, it will detect 95% of infections four weeks after exposure. After four weeks, a negative test needs to be confirmed with a second test three months after the risk.
What precautions are better to take according to your test results ?
If you are HIV negative:
If testing shows that you are HIV negative. Then try to save yourself to avoid getting HIV, take some precautions such as using condoms during sex and, if you are at high risk of becoming infected taking medicines to prevent HIV.
If you are HIV positive:
If testing shows that you are HIV positive, take steps to protect your health. Start conversation with your health care provider about anti retroviral therapy (ART). ART helps people with HIV live bit better, healthier lives and reduces the risk of transmission of HIV.
