Acute (Primary) HIV Infection

- NOVEMBER 25, 2014
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What is Acute (Primary) HIV Infection and AIDS? Chat with HIV STD Clinic in Singapore
HIV stands for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. It can seem similar to other viruses, such as the common cold or flu, but there is one major difference – your body can’t get rid of it. That means if you get HIV, you have it forever. Symptoms of initial HIV infection can vary depending on the
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- Dr Vincent Chia
- Acute (Primary) HIV Infection,
- Acute HIV Infection,
- HIV
- NOVEMBER 21, 2014
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The Importance of Early HIV Testing (e.g. Rapid HIV Testing, HIV RNA Test, HIV P24 Antigen/ Antibody Combo or Duo Test)
I have always urged patients not to delay HIV testing, especially in Singapore where HIV tests, HIV PEP (Post Exposure Prophylaxis) and various clinical resources are abundantly available. Some are reluctant to undergo testing because of fear, denial, anxiety, or mere unawareness. The reasons for delaying HIV testing can be more complicated than it seem,[1]
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- Dr Vincent Chia
- Acute (Primary) HIV Infection,
- HIV,
- HIV P24 Antigen/Antibody Test,
- HIV RNA Test,
- Rapid HIV Combo or Duo Test

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