Get Tested How Does someone know if they are infected with HIV?

The only way to know for sure is to get an HIV test. You cannot tell by looking at someone if he or she is infected with HIV. Someone can look and feel perfectly healthy and still be infected.

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1 What is an HIV test and how does it work?
2 Will my health care provider test me for HIV as part of a routine physical?
3 Do all HIV tests involve drawing blood?
4 How quickly will I get my test results?
5 Will my parents know if I get tested?
6 How much does it cost to get tested?
7 How does someone know if they are infected with HIV?
8 If I think I have been exposed to HIV, how soon should I get tested?
9 Where can I get tested for HIV?
10 What if I test positive for HIV?
11 If I test HIV negative, does that mean that my partner is HIV negative also?