🧪HIV tests detect antibodies, not the virus itself.
🔬The timing of HIV testing is crucial, as it can take up to six months for antibodies to show up.
💉Unprotected sex and needle use increase the risk of HIV infection.
🩺Medical help and management are available for individuals who test HIV positive.
👥HIV-positive individuals should not face discrimination; they require support and understanding.
How does an HIV test work?
—HIV tests detect antibodies produced by the body in response to the virus.
Why does it take time for HIV antibodies to show up?
—It can take up to six months for the body to produce enough antibodies for detection.
What increases the risk of HIV infection?
—Unprotected sex and needle use are high-risk behaviors.
Is there medical help available for HIV-positive individuals?
—Yes, there are medical treatments and management strategies available for HIV-positive individuals.
How should society support HIV-positive individuals?
—HIV-positive individuals should not face discrimination; they require support and understanding.
00:12HIV tests detect antibodies, not the virus itself.
00:48The timing of HIV testing is crucial, as it can take up to six months for antibodies to show up.
01:08Unprotected sex and needle use increase the risk of HIV infection.
02:55Medical help and management are available for individuals who test HIV positive.
