Window Period: When STI and HIV Tests Become Reliable
A window period is the time between acquiring an infection and when a test can reliably detect it, making test timing important after possible STI exposure.
HIV: Meaning, Transmission, Testing, Treatment, and Prevention
HIV is a virus that attacks the immune system. Testing, antiretroviral treatment, PrEP, PEP, and safer-sex practices help protect health and prevent transmission.