Planned Parenthood Through HIV Testing
The staggering increase of the HIV patients all over the globe has plodded the government of every state to spearhead the awareness campaigns for the laypersons. Much has been done, but many are still to accomplish in this regard. Contrary to the established scientific facts, a large pool of persons still believes that this deadly disease spreads through handshake or kissing. Such a notion is nurtured by the illiterate as well as the...
How to Have Safe Sex?
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HIV Symptoms Timeline – When Do HIV Symptoms Appear?
However, having various recurring symptoms at the same time should be a cause for concern. It is generally advisable to get a HIV test if you suspect you have been at risk of infection. Blood transfusion and use of intravenous drugs pose the largest threat. Surgeries, tattoo and having professional dental care carries a lower risk, but is generally not 100% safe.
HIV Viral Load Test – Facts You Need to Know
If individual tests positive for HIV, they are typically informed of the viral load that is in their blood. A positive test always results in a special test that measures the viral load. This measurement informs the doctor that is working with the patient just how contaminated the blood is with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. It’s important to understand that this number often fluctuates over time. However, that fluctuation...
How Hard Is It To Get Infected With HIV?
HIV transmission is shrouded in a veil of misconceptions. This, to a large extent is due to lack of proper knowledge in HIV/AIDS. However, a portion of these misconceptions also comes from ignorance, from people who are well versed in how HIV can be transmitted. So, how hard is it to get HIV? The answer to this is that depends on the mode of transmission. HIV can be transmitted through a number of ways. As such, each method of...
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