TASK DEFINITION: Given a passage and a query based on the passage, generate an unambiguous, concise and simple answer to the query from information in the passage. Note that the answer may not be present in exact form.
PROBLEM: There are various places you can go to for an HIV test, including: 1 sexual health or genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinics. 2 clinics run by charities like the Terrence Higgins Trust. 3 some GP surgeries. 4 some contraception and young people's clinics. 5 local drug dependency services. 6 an antenatal clinic, if you're pregnant. By six months after infection, most people will turn positive on an antibody test. Because of this, antibody testing isn't appropriate for people who are worried they may have been very recently exposed to HIV or herpes. If this is the case, talk to your doctor about what type of testing may be right for you. The human immunodeficiency virus -- HIV -- causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, or AIDS. You can be infected with HIV for many years and show few if any symptoms before the development of AIDS. However, people who are HIV-infected can transmit the virus to other people. Authors of a study published in 2005 in the Journal of Infectious Disease reported that the highest rate of HIV transmission occurs when an individual is newly infected but does not test positive for HIV. If your first test is done in a testing lab and it's positive, the lab will conduct the follow-up testing, usually on the same blood sample as the first test. Talk to your health care provider to see what type of HIV test is right for you. If you test negative on an HIV RNA test after two weeks of possibly being exposed, you are very likely HIV-negative. If you test negative on a 4th generation rapid test or lab assay that detects HIV antigens (part of the HIV virus) in addition to antibodies after three or four weeks after possibly being infected, you are very likely HIV-negative. And if you test negative on an antibody test taken 3 months or longer after your last possible risk of possible exposure to HIV, you are likely HIV-negative. The person who gives you your HIV test will have additional information about the test's window period.. For this reason, we recommend that people who are having sex get tested routinely every 3 months. Routine testing is painless and ensures that if you do get infected, you can start treatment right away. If a person has been exposed to HIV, there is a period by which an HIV test cannot deliver an accurate response known as the window period. If a person has been exposed to HIV, there is a period by which an HIV test cannot deliver an accurate response known as the window period. How long do HIV test results take? How are they reported? How long do results take? Rapid HIV tests can give results in 1560 minutes, or on the same day. 'Rapid' refers for the time taken for the results and not the time since exposure that a test can be used. If samples are being sent to another lab, results can take a few days or a few weeks. Rapid blood tests put a pin-prick of blood on a testing strip. This test takes about 15-20 minutes so you can get the results whilst you wait. Some rapid tests also work on oral samples rather than blood. Although they are sometimes called saliva tests this is not accurate. 20-45 days after infection, HIV antibodies can be detected by this type of test RNA tests show a positive result based on the presence of the virus. These tests are more expensive than antibody tests, so are not offered in as many places. An HIV test can show infection in most people within 3 months (average of 25 days to build HIV antibodies). A 3 month negative test may be repeated at the 6 month point to pick up on the rare situations in >. ... ...risky behavior and that you were not exposed to any HIV-infected fluids. The only way to know for sure whether you have been infected is to get tested. You should wait for 3 months after a possible exposure. Then get an HIVblood test (see Fact Sheet 102 ). You might feel that you have been exposed toHIV by sharing needles, an accident, or unsafe sexual activity. In these cases, talk to your health care provider immediately . Query: how long does it take hiv to show in blood test

SOLUTION: It takes three or four weeks hiv to show in blood test.

PROBLEM: How long does fatigue associated with the flu last - How long can fatigue last with the flu? Days to weeks. Fatigue aftrer influenza can last days to weeks. It depends on your general health, how il you were, and if you had any complcations such as sinus infection, or pneumonia. Some have a mild illness and may have minimal fatigue. Influenza (the flu) Fever Rare Usual, sudden onset 39-40C (102.2-104F), lasts up to 3 to 4 days Headache Rare Usual, can be severe Aches and pains Sometimes mild Usual, often severe Fatigue and weakness Sometimes mild Usual, may last 2-3 weeks or more Extreme fatigue Unusual However, even after getting better, you can still feel tired, weak, and generally gloomy for several weeks. How Can You Treat the Flu? Although there is no outright cure for the flu, your doctor can prescribe an antiviral medication that can reduce the severity and longevity of symptoms. Some people are at increased risk for complications from influenza. 1 These people include: 2 the very young. 3 people 65 or older. 4 people with chronic illnesses, such as asthma, heart disease, HIV, or diabetes. 5 pregnant women. 6 people with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher. Symptoms can begin about 1 to 4 days, or an average of 2 days, after a person is first exposed to the influenza virus. Fever and other symptoms can usually last up to 7 to 10 days, but the cough and weakness may last 1 to 2 weeks longer. What is the home treatment? If you get sick with influenza, home treatment can help ease symptoms. The QuickVue Influenza A+B Test is an accurate rapid flu test, that assists the doctor in making an accurate diagnosis. 1 How Long Do Flu Symptoms Last? According to the CDC, the flu typically lasts anywhere from a few days up to 2 weeks after it has been contracted. The length of the flu may be longer than 14 days for those in high risk categories for the illness. This may include: children under five, pregnant women, people over 50 years of age, and those living in assisted care or nursing homes. Advertisement. 1 Thanks for the replies. Yup had a couple of blood tests and nothing showed up. 2 Hi grumm - like you I had a full range of blood tests, and nothing has shown up. But apparently that is quite common with post-viral fatigue. 3 I was once diagnosed with PVF. A bout of the flu typically lasts one to two weeks, with severe symptoms subsiding in two to three days. However, weakness, fatigue, dry cough, and a reduced ability to exercise can linger for three to seven days. How Long Is the Flu Contagious? Although Vicks products cannot cure the flu, they can help you feel better. If you're suffering from a sore throat, runny nose, minor aches and pains, headache, fever, or cough, try NyQuil and DayQuil to get some much-needed flu symptom relief both day and night. The earliest symptom of the flu is extreme tiredness and fatigue. It should be noted that everyone is different. You may not experience all of these symptoms, and some people may have the flu virus in their system but exhibit no symptoms. Query: how long can the tiredness from the flu last

SOLUTION: Influenza Fever lasts up to 3 to 4 days and severe Aches and pains may last 2-3 weeks or more.

PROBLEM: The best way to answer this question is to look at how much people spend on average on their engagement rings as compared to their wedding bands. The national average cost for an engagement ring was $5,855 in 2014. The national average cost for wedding bands were a little different, in that couples spent an average of $1,417 on the bride's band and an average of $558 on the groom's band, which adds up to an average of $1,975 for both of the wedding bands. So, if you go by the national average cost of wedding bands and engagement rings, you can expect to spend about 33.7% (or just about 1/3) of what you spent on your engagement ring on your wedding bands. The most popular engagement ring cut is the round brilliant diamond. The average woman's ring size is about 6. December is the most popular month for buying engagement rings. The idea that a man should spend 2 months salary for an engagement ring originated from De Beers marketing materials. Spend no more than $2,000 on the engagement ring Men who shelled out between $2,000-$4,000 on engagement rings were 1.3 times more likely to get divorced than men who spent between $500 and $2,000. But that doesn't mean you should just use a plastic ring you got out of a gumball machine, either. Spending less than $500 on a ring also led to higher divorce rates. Keep your wedding costs under control Spending more than $20,000 on a wedding led to divorce 3.5 times more frequently for women than for those who spent between $5,000 and $10,000. (The average cost of an American wedding is nearly $30,000, according to The Knot.) Last year, 64% of brides were involved in picking out their ring, while nearly a third helped decide the budget, according to a survey by The Knot. That could be one reason the national average spent on an engagement ring, as well as diamond carat size, or weight, have been rising. The average spent on an engagement ring grew 3% to $5,598 last year from a year earlier, according to TheKnot. That's still down from 2009's average of $5,861, however. The average carat size for the center stone is just over 1 carat. The average total carat size for engagement rings, including any diamonds on the setting, is 2 carats, Miles said. 3. So a new study about weddings that reveals the average cost of an engagement ring will be of interest, especially to those of you who might be considering ring-buying, or might have a ring bought for you in the Here are a few of them that will influence the amount you spend when it comes to engagement ring costs vs. wedding band costs: The Style of The Rings The first factor that affects the cost of your engagement ring compared to your wedding bands will be what style wedding rings you choose to go with. Cost of an Engagement Ring. Below is an informational video about how the Gemological Institute of America grades diamonds and provides consumers with unbiased diamond grading reports. A GIA diamond grading report will make you sure of your diamond's value and your diamond's quality. Antique earrings are a popular addition to a bride's big day look. Ilona Kaprovsky and Justin Veach with an image of their ring, a diamond set in platinum. 1 Ilona Kaprovsky, a 24-year-old New Yorker who works in finance, said she didn't initially think she wanted a diamond as the centerpiece of her engagement ring a lab-grown stone like a white sapphire, or even cubic zirconia, would be just fine. And here's why: 1 An engagement ring is a symbol of your love and commitment. 2 Many women have dreamed about their perfect ring for a long time, including the style, diamond shape, etc. 3 Women are the ones who wear the ring every day. In our mindsand we assume the minds of many recession-strapped Americansthe amount spent on an engagement ring should be 100% up to the person buying it. Of course, the input of the intended is always welcome, but if you aren't the person actually making the purchase, at the end of the day, it's not really up to you. Query: average cost of an engagement or wedding ring

SOLUTION:
The national average cost for an engagement ring was $5,855 in 2014.