What is asymptomatic HIV status?

Asymptomatic HIV infection is the second stage of HIV/AIDS. During this stage, there are no symptoms of HIV infection. This stage is also called chronic HIV infection or clinical latency. During this stage, the virus keeps multiplying in the body and the immune system slowly weakens, but the person has no symptoms.

Do HIV results have to be reported?

California law requires health care providers to report by name suspected Acute HIV infections within 1 working day (by telephone) and to report cases of HIV infection and AIDS by name within 1 week.

Can you be an asymptomatic carrier of HIV?

HIV infection has a long period during which the person is asymptomatic. Although the host may not be experiencing symptoms, the virus can still be passed on to others. It is also possible for the infection to become symptomatic after this incubation period.

Is it a crime to not report HIV?

Thanks to California Senate Bill 329, as of January 1, 2017, it is no longer a felony for people who are HIV-positive to have unprotected sex and not disclose their status.

Do you have to tell someone you are undetectable?

Having an undetectable viral load and continuing to stay on medication means you are not putting your partner(s) at risk. There is no moral imperative to disclose when you are not putting your partner at risk.

What makes someone asymptomatic?

1- Some people have a stronger “innate” immune response to the virus. 2- Some people encounter a smaller viral load. Personally, I have an additional one: 3- People with stronger “adaptive” immune system are able to respond to an infectious contact much quicker and therefore with fewer symptoms!

What illnesses are asymptomatic?

Examples of asymptomatic illnesses

• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Hepatitis B and C.
• Herpes simplex virus (HSV)
• Type II diabetes.
• Glaucoma.
• Osteoporosis.
• Respiratory diseases, like the flu or COVID-19.

How do you know if you are asymptomatic?

Being asymptomatic means that you have no symptoms. If you live in a house with people with a COVID-19 infection and you have no symptoms, you may be an asymptomatic case.

What does it mean to have asymptomatic HIV?

Asymptomatic HIV infection. Asymptomatic HIV infection is the second stage of HIV/AIDS. During this stage, there are no symptoms of HIV infection. This stage is also called chronic HIV infection or clinical latency. During this stage, the virus keeps multiplying in the body and the immune system slowly weakens, but the person has no symptoms.

Can a person with HIV have no symptoms?

Asymptomatic HIV infection. Asymptomatic HIV infection is a phase of HIV/AIDS during which there are no symptoms of HIV infection. During this phase, the immune system in someone with HIV slowly weakens, but the person has no symptoms.

What is the CPT code for HIV testing?

To obtain reimbursement for performing a rapid HIV test, providers can add Modifier “92” for “Alternative Laboratory Platform Testing” to the usual laboratory procedure CPT code for the type of HIV test (HIV-1 or HIV-1/2).

When was the first AIDS case reported in Washington?

1982 First AIDS case reported in King County by name. Washington made AIDS reportable by emergency rule in 1984. 1987 Washington required reporting of symptomatic HIV (B1/B2) cases by name. 1999 Name-to-code reporting system implemented September 1 for asymptomatic HIV infection.