Can you be HIV negative and still have symptoms?
A false negative is a test result that says a person does not have HIV when, in fact, they do. False negative results most often occur when people test in the first few weeks after infection, during the ‘window period’ of a test.
Can you have AIDS if you are HIV negative?
No. Testing positive for HIV does not mean you have AIDS. AIDS is the most advanced stage of HIV disease. HIV can lead to AIDS if not treated.
What are negative HIV effects?
If untreated HIV advances to AIDS, the body becomes prone to opportunistic infections. AIDS increases a person’s risk for many infections, including a herpes virus called cytomegalovirus (CMV). It can cause problems with the eyes, lungs, and digestive tract.
What are 5 symptoms of AIDS?
Possible signs and symptoms include:
- Fever.
- Headache.
- Muscle aches and joint pain.
- Rash.
- Sore throat and painful mouth sores.
- Swollen lymph glands, mainly on the neck.
- Diarrhea.
- Weight loss.
What are the signs that you have HIV?
Being tired all the time
What do I do if my HIV test is positive?
– Use condoms as directed. When used correctly, condoms prevent bodily fluids from mixing with a partner’s fluids. – Limit their number of sexual partners. Having multiple sexual partners increases the risk of exposure to HIV. – Get tested regularly and ask their partners to get tested. Knowing your status is an important part of being sexually active.
What are the early signs of HIV?
An unexplained rash with flu-like symptoms
How do I know if I have HIV?
Fever and chills