Bangalore 
Diagnosis :
Many HIV-positive people are unaware that they are infected with the virus
If you think you may have been exposed to HIV, get an HIV test.
Most people infected with HIV develop specific antibodies (i.e. seroconvert)
within three to twelve weeks of the initial infection.
Some of the test doctors can advice you are:
If you think you may have been exposed to HIV, get an HIV test.
Most people infected with HIV develop specific antibodies (i.e. seroconvert)
within three to twelve weeks of the initial infection.
Some of the test doctors can advice you are:
| HIV tests | They are tested for? | Window period | How long for the results? | Specificity & Sensitivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELISA antibody tests | HIV antibodies | 3 months | Between 1 to 2 days | High |
| ELISA combined antigen/antibody test | HIV antibodies & p24 antigens |
15 days to 21 days | 2 days | High |
| HIV RNA PCR | HIV antibodies | Minimum 10 days | 5-6 days | High |
Treatment :
Treatment is recommended as soon as the diagnosis is made.
Find out the result of your test and talk to your health care provider about treatment options if you’re HIV-positive
Choice of treatment & management mostly used are:
Find out the result of your test and talk to your health care provider about treatment options if you’re HIV-positive
Choice of treatment & management mostly used are:
- Antiviral therapy — highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART)
- Measures to prevent opportunistic infections
- Maintain healthy diet
Prognosis:
There is no cure or vaccine; however, antiretroviral treatment (ART) can
slow the course of the disease and may lead to a near-normal life expectancy
slow the course of the disease and may lead to a near-normal life expectancy