HIV Consultant Question:
Explain me is there a test for HIV infection?
Answer:
Yes. There are a number of tests that detect either antibodies to HIV or HIV itself.
Your body produces antibodies to ight germs. People who are infected with HIV have HIV antibodies in their body luids. There are two kinds of HIV antibody tests available in New York State: a blood test and an oral test.
For adults and children age 18 months or older, both types of HIV antibody test are more than 99% accurate in determining whether a person is infected.
Your body produces antibodies to ight germs. People who are infected with HIV have HIV antibodies in their body luids. There are two kinds of HIV antibody tests available in New York State: a blood test and an oral test.
For adults and children age 18 months or older, both types of HIV antibody test are more than 99% accurate in determining whether a person is infected.
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