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Originally Posted by Jefferson  Like I said, even given YOUR assumed time-line, it's still horrific and indefensible. However, as to the 36-month period, you can do some research, or just use the "search" feature here.
It would be no different then if I had AIDS, and went out and raped 50 teenage girls.
Would you defend that? | I'm sick of this. I've argued with you about this at least three times. Here's my evidence. Accept it or rant about me being an idiot, but here it is. Quote: |
"Antibodies generally appear within three months after infection with HIV, but may take up to six months in some persons."
| That's the CDC's statement about the window period. SF AIDS Fdn: HIV Testing Quote: | Currently used antibody tests are more sensitive than those used in the past. Most people will develop detectable antibodies by 30 days after infection with HIV 1,2. Nearly everyone who is infected with HIV (99%) will have antibodies detected by 3 months after infection 3. Rarely do people take longer than 3 months, but it can happen 4. | Update on the HIV Antibody Test Window Period Quote: |
In an unpublished study of 51 health care workers infected through needle sticks the median window period was 46 days and the mean was 65 days. Two of the 51 did not seroconvert for more than six months. According to Dr. Michael Busch, who has published many articles on blood screening, this means that 50% of people infected with HIV will develop antibodies by 46 days. At three months about "85-90%" of patients would develop antibodies, and by six months "over 95%." As you can see, the difference between a test at three months and a test at six months is minimal. For most people who had some risk, but are not certain they were exposed to HIV, a test at three months is enough. To be more certain, you should wait until six months. Do not test at one month, because you will need to retest and this is a waste of resources.
| Receiving donated blood -- what is the window period for HIV showing up in the blood? Need I post more? "Every time I hear the phrase 'Christian nation' I run to my car and blast a Slayer album at full volume." - Me |