Aids

AIDS and HIV: Symptoms and Treatment

Brief overview Symptoms: Early symptoms resemble flu, later severe weight loss, night sweats, diarrhea, secondary diseases such as lung inflammation, fungal infections, tuberculosis, Kaposi’s sarcoma Treatment: drugs that prevent the virus from multiplying, alleviate symptoms, strengthen immunity Diagnosis: Blood test first for HIV antibodies, then for HIV antigens; confirmed diagnosis only possible three months after … AIDS and HIV: Symptoms and Treatment

HIV Test

How does an HIV test work? An HIV test is a blood test that is used to confirm or exclude an HIV infection. It is often colloquially referred to as an AIDS test. However, since the test detects the pathogen, i.e. the HI virus, the term HIV test is more correct. Normally, doctors do not … HIV Test