MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -A rapid antigen/antibody test done with blood from a finger stick can usually detect HIV 18 to 90 days after exposure. An antigen/antibody lab test using blood from a vein can usually detect HIV 18 to 45 days after exposure. A nucleic acid test (NAT) can usually detect HIV 10 to 33 days after exposure.

Detailed explanation-2: -With all three types of sex, the odds of contracting HIV after one exposure are well below 1%. So, even though there is a theoretical risk with any one sexual encounter-in reality, your chance is low.

Detailed explanation-3: -HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. This is the virus that causes AIDS. These signs and symptoms of acute HIV infection can begin a few days after you are exposed to HIV and usually last for about 14 days. They could last for just a few days, or they could last for several months.

Detailed explanation-4: -A person who has anal, vaginal, or oral sex with a person that has detectable levels of HIV has a less than 2% chance of contracting it per sexual act. People can use preventive measures such as PREP, PEP, and ART to lower their chance of contracting HIV through sex. They can also use condoms or other barrier methods.