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When a person tests positive for HIV, it is not a test for the virus itself but for antibodies to the virus, and the test is not able to distinguish between HIV antibodies and a multitude of other antibodies. Many conditions can lead to a false positive result, including flu shots, hepatitis, and pregnancy.

When a person tests positive for HIV, it is not a test for t

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This quote explains that when someone tests positive for HIV, they are not directly testing for the presence of the virus, but rather for antibodies to the virus. The test cannot differentiate between HIV antibodies and various other antibodies. It highlights that several factors can lead to a false positive result, such as receiving a flu shot, having hepatitis, or being pregnant. Therefore, it implies that if someone tests positive for HIV, further testing and confirmation are necessary to rule out any inaccurate results.

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