HIV & AIDS: Tests & Diagnosis

  • Viral Load Measurement

    02/17/09, Healthwise

    A viral load test measures how much human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is in the blood. Viral load is first measured when you are diagnosed with HIV infection. This initial measurement serves as the baseline, and future viral load measure

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  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Test

    02/17/09, Healthwise

    A human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) test detects antibodies to HIV or the genetic material (DNA or RNA) of HIV in the blood or another type of sample. This determines whether an HIV infection is present (HIV-positive). HIV infects

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  • Molluscum Contagiosum - Exams and Tests

    10/24/08, Healthwise

    Molluscum contagiosum is usually diagnosed during a physical exam. If you have bumps in your genital area, your doctor may check for other sexually transmitted diseases, such as genital herpes. Some doctors may consider testing for hu

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  • Viral Tests

    06/12/08, Healthwise

    A viral test is done to find infection-causing viruses. Viruses grow only in living cells. Viruses cause disease by destroying or damaging the cells they infect, damaging the body's immune system, changing the genetic material (DNA) of th

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  • Raltegravir

    07/22/08, Healthwise

    Before using raltegravir, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have a muscle disorder, kidney disease, or liver disease.

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  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection - Exams and Tests

    05/08/08, Healthwise

    Getting tested for HIV can be scary, but the condition is treatable so it is important to get tested if you think you have been exposed. If you test positive, early detection and monitoring of HIV will help your doctor determine wheth

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  • Medical history and physical exam for HIV infection

    05/08/08, Healthwise

    When you are first diagnosed with HIV, your health professional will check your current health status. He or she will ask questions about your current symptoms and past health to determine whether you have had any HIV-related illnesses,

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