Nate Mendel Quotes:
Ocupation: Bassist
Life: b. December 2, 1968
Birthday: December 2
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.
source: "Foo Fighter Fires Back" by Nate Mendel, www.motherjones.com. March 10, 2000. 
topic: Pregnancy, Flu, Tests, Hepatitis, Positive Results, Antibodies
