If my girl friend test negative for HIV, can I still have HIV as positive tessting result?
355301
Yes, it's still possible that you could test positive.  And, it's also still possible that she could test positive in a later test if you are positive.  Seroconversion for HIV, the process of enough antibodies accumulating in the blood to allow for a reliable positive test result, can take six months.  So, if you already had it, and gave it to her somewhere over the past six months, she wouldn't necessarily test positive yet.
21764
No ... Having HIV has nothing to do with catching an STD.  And just because HIV lowers your immune system, has nothing to do with whether you'd catch another STD or not.  You catch STD's when you have unprotected sex - period.
271089
Bingo!  In fact, when doctors test for certain kinds of diseases, including HIV, they don't look for the disease itself, but for antibodies in your blood that are specific to that disease.
53215
There may have been trace amounts of the antibodies in your system but not enough to determine for sure if you have HIV or not, also, it may have been taken to soon after contracting the virus, you should take another test soon. If you do have the antibodies, that means you have the virus, cuz antibodies are only present in your blood when they are trying to fight off something in your body. \n\nI hope things turn out right for you, GOOD LUCK
690403
start immediately on postexposure prophylaxis wit antivirals even if tests are negative. the tests may take a few weeks to show positive for the hiv.
169268
Yes,ask your sex partners.  There's no harm in asking someone if they have had an HIV test.  That information can keep the both of you healthy.
536467
If she is infected with HIV and you don't use a condom, then yes, it is possible. The chances of transmission based on her having HIV and no protection used are such that you aren't statistically likely to get it every time, but is that really a risk you want to take?!\n\nYou can get more info on transmission here:\n\nhttp://www.thebody.com/Forums/AIDS/SafeSex/index.html
901965
its just your hormones, but you should get tested for hiv if your at risk.
662245
I think that you should go to some more doctors and get tested but, also tell them of your other problems and complications with your previous test. You should also provide them with you medical records so that they would know how to correctly determine your test. It is highly impossible that you could have HIV if yo have never had any sexual contact or any blood transfusions or have never used any needles. That sounds very odd to me. So don't just go to one or two more doctors, go to as many as you can because it is obvious that there is something interfering with the result of your tests. GOOD LUCK and I will keep you in my prayers.
596986
There is a blood test for HIV and a mouth swab for HIV.  For STD's I believe you may be able to do some through blood but most have to be done during a gynecological exam.  You can't be tested for HIV through a vaginal swab that I know of.  These tests can be performed during one visit to the doctor but are two separate tests.
730306
If you don't tell and pass it on you could be convicted. You have a moral obligation to tell everybody that you might have sex with your HIV+ status.
1176424
i'm smart enough not to use condom if my partner & I are both: hiv tested neg, & tested free of any other yucky STDs & are married/exclusive to 1 another
1069281
Hey, No need to worry this much .. Chance of getting HIV in your case is very less may be less than 1 % . Chlamidia is more present in people and very easy to catch . That doesn't mean you will have HIV also .Also when you get HIV , more than 90% people will get symptoms like high fever,swollen lymph nodes etc during primary infection . I know some people who has chlamydia , They were free from HIV . I am sure your result will be negative . Just be happy ..
216503
First of all, I am sorry about what is going on with your boyfriend. I am a Registered Nurse and the mental anguish of this diagnosis can be very difficult.\n\nMost Definelty! Tests can be wrong...\n\nHowever, there are two tests for HIV, (Western Blot and Elisa Test)--if both of those tests came out positive then he is probably positive. The Western Blot test is the most "accurate" test.--So there can be instances where a person is positive for the Elisa Test and Negative for the Western Blot test and vice versa.--The fact still remains that the Western Blot is the most definitive test.\n\nAnd to answer your other question..."Can he be healthy and still be HIV positive"--- Most Definetly, this is 2006, now a days, HIV is not a "death sentence". As you know, it can take up to ten years to become positive or let alone feel the symptoms of being HIV positive. You must remember that HIV is a virus that causes AIDS. AIDS and its effects such as (PCP pneumonia, Kaposi Sarcoma, Low T Cell Counts) are what kill people, not HIV. The HIV Virus can lie "dormant" (meaning asymptomatic, still contagious to others however) for lack of better terms until the person is diagnosed with AIDS. Even if it is confirmed that he is HIV positive, being physically fit will be on his side. His life span may be prolonged by that alone.\n\nAnyway, I hope this helps....I really hope all goes well with your beau. Do you plan on getting tested as well?
211817
false.  it means they will develop aids.  hiv causes aids.
733363
No, it is only transmitted if you have it.  Since you are sure he is negative then he didn't give it to you.\nUnless there was a false negative on his test...it happens but it is VERY rare.
88117
use condoms until you know from a blood test.You can't tell by looking at someone if they have the aids virus. They could look totaly healthy and be hiv positive.