A potential exposure to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) might make someone wonder how soon they can get results from a test. Some HIV tests can conclusively detect the virus in as little as 6 weeks ...

If you think you’ve been exposed to the virus that causes AIDS and want to take a test to find out, timing is important. After the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) enters your body, there’s a ...

Sample blood collection tube with HIV test label on HIV infection screening test form. (Photo credit: Shutterstock.com / Room's Studio) A non-reactive HIV test result generally means good news – you ...

Receiving a non-reactive HIV test result brings immense relief for most people, but understanding what this outcome truly means requires more than a simple celebration. While a negative result ...

Perhaps the last thing that Ellie Harrison, now 28, expected to be told by nurses after using a routine at-home STD testing kit was that she had HIV. Harrison, who was 21 at the time, showed neither ...

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If you’ve recently been tested for HIV or you’re thinking about getting tested, you might have concerns about the possibility of receiving an incorrect test result. With current methods of testing for ...

A study finds promising results on a new HIV prevention drug that's injected just twice a year. In the meantime, here's everything to know about HIV testing. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, ...

What Is the CD4:CD8 Ratio Test Used For? CD4 and CD8 are two types of white blood cells in your blood. White blood cells help your body fight infections. If you have HIV infection, your doctor may use ...

Suchandrima Bhowmik has written over 300 articles on various health conditions, medical news, and recent breakthroughs. Her work appears in several publications, including Medical News Today, ...

Superdrug has become the first high-street retailer in the UK to offer HIV self-tests, meaning you can test yourself for HIV at home by swabbing your gums and get results back in just 20 minutes.

The chances of transmitting HIV through oral sex are very low, but it can happen. Preventive measures, such as condoms, can further reduce the risk. HIV transmits through some bodily fluids. The virus ...