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The unfortunate part of this infection is that the HIV virus do not always show symptoms immediately, though a flu like indication of illness might be present. The incubation period of this virus also differ a lot but some indications may be present after 30 to 60 days after infection took place, while there has been reported cases where the infection only became evident a long time afterwards.
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The following list of symptoms are far from comprehensive, but could include the following. Should you however suffer from any symptoms, please consult your health practitioner immediately and have a laboratory blood test performed - even if a home test for HIV infection showed negative results.
- Enlarged lymph glands in the groin and neck (swollen glands)
- Headache
- Malaise
- Fever
Advance indications may either take a couple of months or up to some years to develop, yet the deadly cells are still multiplying and killing off your immune system cells (CD4 cells + T cells) and may include the following:
The symptoms listed above can be indicative of many other problems, not related to Aids - please DO NOT rely on any of the above symptoms alone to "diagnose" HIV infection, and if in doubt please consult your health practitioner immediately.
Our home test kits | Urine test strips - testing for:
:: Glucose
:: Ketones
:: Blood / Hemoglobin
:: Protein
:: Nitrite
:: pH
:: Urobilinogen
:: Bilirubin
:: Leucocytes
:: Specific gravity
Breast Aware (breast examination pad)
Alcohol breathalyzer (disposable)
Ovulation tests (testing fertility periods or periods when you won't conceive) | Malaria test kit - testing for:
:: Plasmodium falciparum (Pf)
:: Plasmodium vivax (Pv)
:: Plasmodium ovale (Po)
:: Plasmodium malariae (Pm)
Prostate test (PSA test)
HIV test /Aids test (testing for HIV 1 and 2 antibodies)
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:: Cocaine (crack and cocaine derivatives)
:: THC (marijuana, weed, grass, hashish etc)
:: Amphetamines (speed, uppers, base)
:: Opiates (morphine, opium, heroin)
:: Methamphetamines (meth, ice, e, ecstasy) |
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