HIV & AIDS: Tests & Diagnosis

  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Test

    03/01/07, Healthwise

    A human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) test detects antibodies to HIV in the blood. This determines whether an HIV infection is present (HIV-positive). HIV infects white blood cells called CD4+ cells, which are part of the body's

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  • Viral Load Measurement

    03/01/07, 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 meas

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  • Viral Tests

    07/27/06, 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

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  • Medical history and physical exam for HIV infection

    06/06/07, 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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  • Molluscum Contagiosum - Exams and Tests

    01/12/07, Healthwise

    Molluscum contagiosum is usually diagnosed during a physical examination. If you have bumps in your genital area, your health professional may check for other sexually transmitted diseases, such as genital herpes. Some health prof

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

    06/06/07, 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 w

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