- Should I get tested?
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Yes. The CDC recommendations which came out in 2006 recommended every person age l3-65 be tested . Some of the people who are at high risk need to be tested more often.
Arton, 26.11.07 15:11
- How do HIV tests work?
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HIV tests the antibody the virus elicits when it enters the body. The first test called the elisa test can be positive soon after insult. There are now many immediate tests available forHIV such as oral saliva test, sexual secretion tests. The definitive is more complicated and takes more time to develop.
Ron, 24.11.07 09:11
- What is safe sex?
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The current adminstrations policy is call the A,B,C, policy. This stands for abstinence outside of marriage, Be truthful to your partner, and use Condoms. The policy is very controversial. The policy forgets about other means that are more practical to human beings. These means of protecting one's self are microbicides, circumcision, and treating HIV+ people with antiretroviral drugs. "The treatment of antiretoroviral drugs has led to a significant decrease in transmission.
Ted, 11.12.07 13:12
- What kind of tests are there
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There are two types of tests. On is a preliminary test, an Elisa, which has some degree of false positivity. The other test is the Western Blot test which is definitive. People who are at risk should be tested more often. People who have an accident during sex, or who have been raped should be tested immediately. People who present to urgent care centers, or to emergency rooms probably should not be tested for and presenting with an unrelated problem. They should have the emergency problem solved before undergoing testing. It should be remembered that a negative test may turn postive for up to 6 months later after the insult. Routine testing should be followed after a period of consultaton if one tests positive, but many people think testing positive should lead to the simplest antiretroviral therapy.
Tom, 24.11.07 09:11
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