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… and diseases occur in people whose immune systems have been weakened by a disease such … and diseases occur in people whose immune systems have been weakened by a disease such …
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… HIV puts you at a higher risk for foodborne diseases, so learn how to prepare and store … HIV puts you at a higher risk for foodborne diseases, so learn how to prepare and store …
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… causes are called HIV. HIV Infection: Stages, screening and symptoms HIV (Human … HIV and Fatigue HIV and Weight Loss HIV Screening HIV Viral Load HIV: Non-Progressors … HIV and Fatigue HIV and Weight Loss HIV Screening HIV Viral Load HIV: Non-Progressors …
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… if you need a polio shot. Do not use the oral "Sabin" form of the vaccine. If you are … if you need a polio shot. Do not use the oral "Sabin" form of the vaccine. If you are …
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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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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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… This increases the chance you will get diabetes. You may have more fats in your … This increases the chance you will get diabetes. You may have more fats in your …
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… you have had the virus for many years. Being severely tired can affect your ability to … you have had the virus for many years. Being severely tired can affect your ability to …
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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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… 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 …