The only way to tell if a person has HIV is through the HIV Antibody Test, which detects the presence of antibodies produced by the body in response to the HIV virus. It can take up to three months for antibodies to be developed.

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What are general signs of HIV?Swollen lymph nodes (one of the earliest signs)Fever.Sore throat.Muscle pain.Joint pain.Rash on the skin (trunk, face, limbs)Nausea and vomiting.Diarrhea.More items •May 12, 2021