More About HIV Flashcards
But a negative result may not always be _____.
Accurate
Studies have proven that both conventional and rapid HIV tests are highly _______.
accurate when they show an HIV-positive result.
Accuracy depends on_______.
when you might have been exposed to HIV and when you took the test.
It takes time for __________ to occur.
Seroconversion
seroconversion is when _________.
How long_________?
your body begins to produce the antibodies an HIV test is looking for.
anywhere from 2 weeks to 6 months after infection.
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You can do this
if you have an HIV test with a negative result within 3 months of your last possible exposure to HIV, the CDC recommends ________.
that you be retested 3 months after that
A negative result is only accurate if you have had any risks for HIV infection in -__________.
The last 6 months
a negative result is only good for
Past exposure
If you get a negative test result, but continue to engage in high-risk behaviors, you are still _____.
At risk for HIV.
If you get a negative test result, but continue to engage in high-risk behaviors, you_____.
you are still at risk for HIV infection.
If your initial HIV test comes back positive, you will
you will automatically be offered a confirmatory test.
If the confirmatory test is also positive, you will be diagnosed as “HIV-positive.”
If HIV positive…the following should be done…
Get screened for other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and for TB (tuberculosis). Undetected co-infections, such as STDs and TB, can cause serious health complications—and having HIV makes you more vulnerable to those complications.
Having HIV MAKES YOU
more vulnerable to other infections.
Why is a healthy lifestyle important when you have HIV?
Maintain a healthy lifestyle. This is crucial for success in treating HIV. Smoking, drinking too much, or taking illegal drugs can weaken your immune system, allowing the virus to replicate and grow.
What is effective for preventing HIV transmission when used correctly and consistently.
Condemns
Who are HIV RESULTS REPORTED TO?
State health department, many states report to the CDC-identity is usually concealed.
The CDC recommends that opt-out HIV screening be a part of routine clinical care for
all patients aged 13-64.
In other words, you should have an HIV test during a medical check-up—just like you have a blood test or a urine test to be sure you are healthy.
You should get tested for HIV every at least every year if you:
Share needles/syringes or other equipment (“works”) for injecting drugs
Have a history of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
Have had unprotected sex (vaginal, anal, or oral) with multiple or anonymous partners.
Or if you have had had unprotected sex with a partner who did not know their own HIV status.
Some healthcare providers may recommend testing every ________.
3-6 months if you have certain risk factors, including injection drug use and/or unprotected sex with others who engage in high-risk behaviors.
All women who are pregnant should be tested during the
First trimester
Does The CDC also recommend another HIV test in the third trimester of pregnancy?
YES,……..The CDC also recommends another HIV test in the third trimester of pregnancy ……….for women who live in areas where there are high rates of HIV infection among pregnant women or among women aged 15-44.
I had sex with someone I think could be at risk for HIV, and the condom broke? What should I do?
If it’s been less than 72 hours since the condom broke, you may be able to take medication that could keep you from getting infected with HIV, even if your partner is HIV-positive.
Call your doctor or your local health department immediately and ask about post-exposure prophylaxis, or PEP.
PEP will not protect you from HIV if _______.
If it’s been longer than 72 hours.PEP will not protect you from HIV, and you will need to explore HIV testing options.
