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Sexologist•Sri Ganganagar
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The window period is the point from first infection until the test can reliably detect antibodies in the blood. For the ELISA test this window period is 4 weeks to 3 months. A 4th generation test like the one you took, also known as a DUO or Combo test, looks for both antibodies and P24 protein antigens.
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Sexologist•Ranchi
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No worries without any cuts or wounds kisses or touching has not been proved to transmit to HIV! If you had oral sex then chances are that you can have HIV transmission provided the masseur is HIV infected.
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HIV Specialist•Mumbai
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Test after 10 days is useless, do not waste money.
You should do HIV test after 3 months as also tests for likely STDs.
You will need personal consultation and some tests.
Last Updated: 8 years ago • Featured Quiz
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General Physician•Jharsuguda
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HIV/AIDS cannot be transmitted during oral sex. True or False. Take this quiz to know more!
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The symptoms are various... and cannot mention all... mostly frequent infection, rare infections like fungus, TB etc...
and to prevent it you have to be cautious while having intercourse to use condoms...
and while getting any injections that it is properly sterile...
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स्कूल में बच्चों को धरती से आसमान, इंसान जानवर, कीड़े-मकौड़े ज्ञान-विज्ञान इतिहास नागरिक-शास्त्र भूत भविष्य वर्तमान हर चीज के बारे में बताया जाता है, पर जिस चीज के बारे में हर व्यक्ति को जानकारी होनी ही चाहिए। उस बात पर समाज स्कूल परिवार हर कोई चुप रहता आया है। जी हाँ हम बात कर रहे हैं सेक्स एजुकेशन की। हालांकि समय-समय पर सेक्स एजुकेशन मुद्दा जरुर बनता आया है पर, जमीनी हकीक़त यही है कि, हम इसके बारे में बोलने, आपस में चर्चा करने, जागरूकता फैलाने के बजाय केवल हाय-तौबा करते आ रहे हैं। और इस नासमझी की...more
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Sexologist•Haldwani
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The oxygen in the air immediately breaks down HIV upon contact. HIV is an extremely weak virus that cannot survive outside of the human body. HIV cannot be carried or transmitted through an electric trimmer since this surface is completely exposed to the air. In addition, small cuts cannot transmit HIV. Once your skin becomes cut, your body starts to form a natural barrier of defense against any pathogens or viruses that could potentially enter the body. As stated, HIV is an extremely...more
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HIV Specialist•Mumbai
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Window period for PCR is 2 weeks.
For western blot us 3 to 4 weeks.
For ELISA and spot tests it is maximum 3 months.
It depends on affordability.
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