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Expert: Kristen Brannock, MPH - 8/26/2008


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hi kristen. i have 2 questions for u. que1:when is the earliest that i can get a reliable result for HIV test after a sexual intercourse ?

que 2: what are the initial symptoms of HIV infection and when after the infection do these develop ?


Answer
1. There is a 1-3 month window period with the HIV antibody test meaning that you need to test at least 3 months after possible exposure for a reliable result.

2. Some people experience flu-like symptoms around the time of infection but after that they typically do not have symptoms until years later.

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Kristen Brannock, MPH

Expertise

I can answer questions concerning HIV infection and AIDS. This includes ways it can and cannot be transmitted, how it is treated, how it affects the body and methods to protect yourself. I can also answer questions concerning safer sex and contraception.

Experience

I trained with the Red Cross to become an HIV/AIDS counselor and was a member of CARES- Carolina AIDS Resource Education Service in college. I have an MPH in Health Behavior and Health Education and conduct research in the field of HIV prevention. I also take continuing education courses in HIV/STI prevention periodically.

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Master of Public Health Health Behavior and Health Education UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health (formerly UNC-CH School of Public Health)

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