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A positive HIV test result (Positive) means you have HIV. The case where the positive result is true to the fact that the patient has been infected with HIV is called a true positive. In some cases, a false-positive result means that you do not have HIV.1. Purpose of HIV testing
Diagnostic tests for HIV infection have the following purposes:
Testing for viral antigens. Antigens are part of the make up of viruses. Testing for antibodies to the HIV virus. When the body detects the antigen of the virus, it will form antibodies against the HIV virus. Both antigens and antibodies can be tested.
Xét nghiệm tìm kháng nguyên của virus
2. How to read HIV test results
2.1 HIV test negative
After conducting an HIV test if the result is negative (Negative), this means that the person testing is not infected. This case is called true negative.
However, there are cases where the result is negative but does not match the reality called false negative. That is, in this case the person tested was infected with HIV but the test came back negative.
This situation can happen when:
Due to do testing in window time. At this time, the body has not yet produced antibodies, so the test cannot detect antibodies. That's why it gives false negative results. A very small number of cases are caused by errors in testing. When in doubt or unsure of the test results, it is recommended to re-test once after about 1-3 months for accurate results.
2.2 HIV test positive
As well as negative results, HIV positive also has 2 cases: true HIV positive and false positive.
After the test comes back with a positive result (Positive) this means you have HIV. In case the positive result is true to the fact that the patient has been infected with HIV, it is called a true positive.
A small number of cases give false positives. This means that you are not infected with HIV, but the result is positive.
This can happen due to the following reasons:
Due to a mistake during the test. Because the person doing the test is suffering from diseases such as cirrhosis, liver failure, tuberculosis .... or taking some drugs that affect the ability to recognize antibodies when testing. To have an accurate result, you should choose a reputable testing facility or redo the test when in doubt, to have an accurate result. Helps you navigate the next steps.
3. What to do when HIV test result is positive?
Khi nhân được kết quả HIV dương tính người bệnh nên nhanh chóng thoát khỏi tư tưởng tiêu cực và quyết định sống chung với căn bệnh của mình
When receiving a positive HIV result, the patient cannot help being confused and worried. However, panic and anxiety cannot change reality, patients should quickly get rid of negative thoughts and decide to live with their disease.
What you should do after receiving a positive result for HIV
You should not be too worried and immediately go to reputable medical facilities for advice and treatment as soon as possible. Take medicine to treat HIV properly, regularly every day. Use condoms during sex to prevent infecting your partner and protect yourself from sexually transmitted diseases. If your sexual partner is HIV negative, you should be encouraged to consider taking daily HIV prevention medication. Being infected with HIV often means an increased risk of contracting and sexually transmitted diseases, so regular screening and early treatment is recommended.
4. Benefits of Early HIV Treatment
Help maintain health, prolong life, live useful for family and community. You should not wait until you feel tired or sick before going to a medical facility. When the immune system is weakened, the body is no longer able to fight off pathogens, even weak ones, and the patient will be very susceptible to serious infections. Therefore, it is advisable to go to a health facility as soon as you are found to be HIV-positive for advice and treatment, the treatment will be more effective. Helps reduce the cost of medicine, medical examination and treatment costs and hospital costs. When the immune system is not severely weakened, the body is healthy, can fight off pathogens, will not be infected with opportunistic infections. There is therefore no need to spend money on the treatment of severe opportunistic infections. Helps reduce the risk of spreading the virus to others, including future spouses, friends and children. Vinmec International General Hospital currently has a Social Disease Screening Package, which helps to most accurately detect social diseases, including syphilis. The examination package is carried out with the participation of a team of highly qualified and experienced medical doctors, optimal facilities system and commitment to ensuring privacy for customers when visiting.
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