Tag: get tested for HIV

  • How soon can HIV be detected by a blood test?

    How soon can HIV be detected by a blood test?

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    Medically reviewed by

    anil

    When it comes to HIV testing, one of the most common questions people have is: How soon can HIV be detected after exposure? The answer depends on the type of test used and the body’s natural response to the virus. Understanding the window period of HIV tests is important, so you can get accurate results…

  • What’s the Connection between Viral Load and Risk of HIV Transmission?

    What’s the Connection between Viral Load and Risk of HIV Transmission?

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    Medically reviewed by

    Dr Nidhi M Jhamb

    The connection between Viral Load and Risk of HIV Transmission Viral load is defined as the number of virions or virus particles in a unit of milliliters of blood in a person’s body infected with that particular virus. It is an indicator of the amount/load of HIV virus particles in the body of a person…