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Overview The World Health Organization (WHO) classifies HIV infection into 4 stages: footnote 1 WHO stages of HIV infection Stage 1 (HIV infection) : The CD4+ cell count is at least 500 cells per …
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… HIV: Preventing Other Infections When You Have HIV HIV: Tips for Caregivers to Avoid Infection … HIV HIV medication Antiretroviral medicines for HIV HIV: Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) HIV: …
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… to try to destroy the virus. Doctors use tests to find these HIV antibodies or antigens in urine, saliva, or blood. If a test on urine or saliva shows that you are … with HIV, you will probably have a blood test to confirm the results. Most doctors use …
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… HIV) exposure in the work environment (e.g., health care providers or emergency responders) … will help you to make decisions about your health. If HIV is diagnosed early, … are pregnant; experience a change in their health that suggests HIV; and request a test. …
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… has developed. Chickenpox can cause serious problems for a person who has HIV. Avoid … has developed. Chickenpox can cause serious problems for a person who has HIV. Avoid …
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… Overview Health professionals are not considered at … for managing exposures, such as occupational health or infection control. Prompt reporting … or hepatitis C virus. People who work in the health care industry should be vaccinated …
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… test results in 2 to 4 days. Results of the Western blot take longer, 1 to 2 weeks. Rapid … test need to be confirmed by the ELISA or Western blot test. Even if HIV antibodies or … test results in 2 to 4 days. Results of the Western blot take longer, 1 to 2 weeks. Rapid …
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… is important for people to receive early treatment, care and information to manage … you to get tested for HIV. You need to start treatment as soon as possible to improve your … is important for people to receive early treatment, care and information to manage …
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… to others: Do not have sex (vaginal, oral or rectal). If you have sex, use a male … to others: Do not have sex (vaginal, oral or rectal). If you have sex, use a male …
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… Overview HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus … system. A child can become infected with HIV if he or she is exposed to the virus. The … fighting off disease. The last stage of HIV infection is AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency …
