HIV/AIDS Glossary
Window Period
The time period from exposure to HIV infection to when the body produces enough HIV antibodies to be detected by standard HIV tests. The length of the window period varies depending on the test used. During the window period, a person can have a negative result on an HIV test despite having HIV.
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