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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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… 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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… your duties as a fire fighter, emergency medical assistant, police or other peace …
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… keep the wounded area lower than your heart to promote bleeding Wash the area well … If you have chronic HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these … keep the wounded area lower than your heart to promote bleeding Wash the area well …
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… to HIV Medicines Support and care HIV and Exercise HIV Home Care HIV: Giving Support … Resistance to HIV Medicines … HIV and Exercise HIV Home Care HIV: Giving Support …
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… such as syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis B, or hepatitis C. Shared needles, syringes or other … such as syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis B, or hepatitis C. Shared needles, …
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Overview The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada and the Canadian Paediatric Society recommend that all pregnant women be screened for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. …
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… the medicines. There is a change in the way your body absorbs a medicine. There are … medicines you are taking. You have not taken your medicine as prescribed. Resistance … virus when: You are diagnosed with HIV. Your viral load: Has not decreased by at least …
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… immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the immune system. This is the body's … immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the immune system. This is the body's …
