Archive for June 30th, 2010
Question: Is it possible to have HIV without knowing it?
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
Question: I have a wild past, but that was a long time ago (3yrs). I have never had an HIV test. Is it possible that I have had HIV all this time without symptoms and did not no it? ~ Crystal Addison, TX
Answer: Yes. HIV is unlike any other virus. HIV is not completely understood either. It may remain undetectable for years. There are even cases where HIV infection occurred; however, HIV remains undetectable in the blood. This theory says that there are certain individuals who are actually immune to the HIV virus.
If I was you, I definitely would not bet that I was one of those lucky individuals who benefit from this theory. And I stress that this is only a theory and very little science has been performed to strengthen this theory.
A HIV is a very inexpensive test and results are usually ready within 24hrs. Keep in mind that you will have to pick up your HIV test results in person. Most states require this step.
