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what about HTLV?
I was reading about HIV then stumbled on something called HTLV thought it is the same thing. Then started reading on HTLV also destroy immune system and causes lymphoma cancer. And virtually has no symptoms at all. And it is prevalent in Asia and Africa. And the prostitute I was with was from Korea.
Should I get tested for this as well? I was tested for Syphilis as well 2 days ago came back negative. But now I am concerned with HTLV as well as HIV-2, HIV-1 subtype E and O. Because I am looking at my HIV EIA screens results and it says. HIV-1 Abs, HIV 1/2 AB. And that is what freaks me out. Why don't they offer the same screen as they do when you give blood? Go figure.... that checks for all the HIV 1/2 subtypes,and I believe it is the NAAT test, as well they check you for HTLV I,II,III. And all the hepatitis strains.
So isn't it better to just go give blood then as someone suggested on this board? Although yeah ethics of this are questionable I agree. But I am just tired of running around for almost 2 months, telling my doctors which tests I want rather them telling me.
Should I get tested for this as well? I was tested for Syphilis as well 2 days ago came back negative. But now I am concerned with HTLV as well as HIV-2, HIV-1 subtype E and O. Because I am looking at my HIV EIA screens results and it says. HIV-1 Abs, HIV 1/2 AB. And that is what freaks me out. Why don't they offer the same screen as they do when you give blood? Go figure.... that checks for all the HIV 1/2 subtypes,and I believe it is the NAAT test, as well they check you for HTLV I,II,III. And all the hepatitis strains.
So isn't it better to just go give blood then as someone suggested on this board? Although yeah ethics of this are questionable I agree. But I am just tired of running around for almost 2 months, telling my doctors which tests I want rather them telling me.
HTLV is not the same as HIV.
What is HTLV and where is it found?
HTLV stands for human T cell lymphotropic virus, as it infects a type of white blood cell called a T-cell or T-lymphocyte.
There are two types of HTLV: HTLV-I and HTLV-II. They are retroviruses
HTLV-I is a very old virus, which appears to have infected and moved with humans for hundreds, if not thousands of years.
HTLV-I is endemic (common) in the Caribbean, Japan, South America, and parts of Africa.
HTLV-II is found among native Americans.
Who gets HTLV, and how do they get it?
In England and Wales, HTLV-I is mainly found among people who originated from endemic areas and their families/sexual partners.
HTLV-II is not very common in England and Wales, and is found mainly, but not exclusively among injecting drug users.
HTLV-I and II can be transmitted from person to person in the following four ways. In England and Wales, the first three are mainly associated with HTLV-I and the last, with HTLV-II
From an infected mother to her baby. Up to 1 in 4 children born to mothers with HTLV-I infection become infected, with most infections occurring through prolonged breast feeding.
Between sexual partners through unprotected intercourse (no condom used). The risk of transmission from an infected man is greater than from an infected woman.
Through transfused blood from an HTLV infected donor. The risk of HTLV-I transmission through this route can be as high as 85%, depending on how the blood is handled and stored.
Through the sharing or re-use of needles and syringes to inject drugs.
HTLV infection is not passed from person to person by coughing, sneezing, kissing, cuddling or daily social contact.
How do you know that you are infected with HTLV?
Most people who are infected with HTLV are unaware of their infection as they are perfectly well.
These people are known as
What is HTLV and where is it found?
HTLV stands for human T cell lymphotropic virus, as it infects a type of white blood cell called a T-cell or T-lymphocyte.
There are two types of HTLV: HTLV-I and HTLV-II. They are retroviruses
HTLV-I is a very old virus, which appears to have infected and moved with humans for hundreds, if not thousands of years.
HTLV-I is endemic (common) in the Caribbean, Japan, South America, and parts of Africa.
HTLV-II is found among native Americans.
Who gets HTLV, and how do they get it?
In England and Wales, HTLV-I is mainly found among people who originated from endemic areas and their families/sexual partners.
HTLV-II is not very common in England and Wales, and is found mainly, but not exclusively among injecting drug users.
HTLV-I and II can be transmitted from person to person in the following four ways. In England and Wales, the first three are mainly associated with HTLV-I and the last, with HTLV-II
From an infected mother to her baby. Up to 1 in 4 children born to mothers with HTLV-I infection become infected, with most infections occurring through prolonged breast feeding.
Between sexual partners through unprotected intercourse (no condom used). The risk of transmission from an infected man is greater than from an infected woman.
Through transfused blood from an HTLV infected donor. The risk of HTLV-I transmission through this route can be as high as 85%, depending on how the blood is handled and stored.
Through the sharing or re-use of needles and syringes to inject drugs.
HTLV infection is not passed from person to person by coughing, sneezing, kissing, cuddling or daily social contact.
How do you know that you are infected with HTLV?
Most people who are infected with HTLV are unaware of their infection as they are perfectly well.
These people are known as
if it has been 2 months...wait for 4 more weeks and get a rapid test for hIV 1 and 2...it is free and u get the results in 20 mins...
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