Question 1

How can I find out whether I am HIV positive or negative?

Dr Y Thulasi · Accepted Answer

An HIV blood test, such as a 4th-generation antigen/antibody test, can be obtained from a government ART clinic, lab, or hospital. It might be necessary to repeat the test after the window time in order to validate the results if it is conducted shortly after exposure.

Question 2

I do not have HIV, but what are its symptoms?

Dr Y Thulasi · Accepted Answer

Early-stage HIV symptoms include fever, sore throat, rash, swollen lymph nodes, exhaustion, and body aches, while some persons do not have any symptoms. Weight loss, recurring infections, night sweats, and persistent diarrhea are possible symptoms in later stages if therapy is not received.

Question 3

Could you please provide information on HIV medications and where to consult a doctor?

Dr Y Thulasi · Accepted Answer

Antiretroviral therapy (ART), a daily regimen of medications that suppress the virus and enable people to lead normal lives, is used to treat HIV. For appropriate testing and treatment recommendations, you should speak with an infectious disease specialist, an ART center at a government hospital, or a licensed doctor at a private hospital.

Question 4

After unprotected sex, is there any medication I can take to prevent STDs or HIV?

Dr Y Thulasi · Accepted Answer

Indeed, if started within 72 hours, HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) can lower the risk of HIV, but a doctor's prescription is required. You should visit a doctor as soon as possible for testing, evaluation, and potential treatment because there is no one medication that can prevent all STDs.

Question 5

Can antiretroviral therapy be stopped once the viral load is undetectable?

Dr Y Thulasi · Accepted Answer

No, even if the virus load is no longer detectable, antiretroviral treatment shouldn't be discontinued. Drug resistance may result from the virus rebounding after therapy is stopped.

Question 6

I am suffering from an HIV-1 infection. What treatment options are available?

Dr Y Thulasi · Accepted Answer

Antiretroviral therapy (ART), a daily regimen of medications that suppress the virus and maintain your health, is used to treat HIV-1. Viral load can become undetectable and life expectancy can approach normal with consistent ART and follow-up.

Question 7

What are the symptoms of HIV infection?

Dr Y Thulasi · Accepted Answer

Fever, sore throat, rash, swollen lymph nodes, bodily aches, exhaustion, or no symptoms at all are examples of early HIV symptoms. Later, untreated HIV can result in persistent fever, night sweats, recurrent infections, chronic diarrhea, and weight loss.

Question 8

When do symptoms of HIV usually appear? What is the test used to diagnose HIV?

Dr Y Thulasi · Accepted Answer

Although many people have no symptoms at all, early HIV symptoms often manifest 2-4 weeks after infection. Blood tests, such as a fourth-generation HIV antigen/antibody test, are used to diagnose HIV,?if the results are positive, additional testing is performed.

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