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TREATMENT AFTER EXPOSURE TO HIV

TREATMENT AFTER EXPOSURE TO HIV

WHAT IS POST-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS? WHO SHOULD USE PEP? SHOULD PEP BE USED FOR NON-OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE? HOW IS PEP TAKEN? WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS? THE BOTTOM LINE WHAT IS POST-EXPOSURE…

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I still have more questions. Can I talk to someone?

I still have more questions. Can I talk to someone?

You most certainly can! You can call the CDC National AIDS Hotline at (800) 342-2437 anytime, 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year.    They are there to help…

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Where can I get printed materials about HIV/AIDS for my school project or organization?

Where can I get printed materials about HIV/AIDS for my school project or organization?

The CDC National AIDS Hotline can help you with requests for printed materials. Call them and tell them who you are and what you need. If you are doing a…

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I'm HIV positive. Where can I go for information about treatments?

I'm HIV positive. Where can I go for information about treatments?

The CDC National AIDS Hotline can offer practical information on maintaining health and general information about a wide variety of treatments, including antiretrovirals and prophylaxis for opportunistic infections. The hotline…

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If I test HIV negative does that mean that my partner is HIV negative also?

If I test HIV negative does that mean that my partner is HIV negative also?

No. Your HIV test result reveals only your HIV status. Your negative test result does not tell you about the HIV status of your partner(s). HIV is not necessarily transmitted…

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If I test HIV positive; does that mean that I will die?

If I test HIV positive; does that mean that I will die?

Testing positive for HIV means that you now carry the virus that causes AIDS. It does not mean that you have AIDS, nor does it mean that you will die.…

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What do hiv/aids test results mean?

What do hiv/aids test results mean?

A positive result means: You are HIV-positive (carrying the virus that causes AIDS). You can infect others and should try to implement precautions to prevent doing so. A negative result…

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Which type of HIV Test

Which type of HIV Test

The combination of an Eliza/Western Blot HIV Antibody Test is the accepted testing method for HIV infection. This combination test is looking for the antibodies that develop to fight the…

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Which test should I have done: Anonymous or Confidential?

Which test should I have done: Anonymous or Confidential?

It is recommended that one have an anonymous test. The results will only be known to you and will not appear on any records. Some reasons that one would need…

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What is the difference between an Anonymous and a Confidential Test?

What is the difference between an Anonymous and a Confidential Test?

Anonymous and Confidential use the same testing method. The only difference is one does not have your name attached to the results. Anonymous antibody testing is available at Anonymous Test…

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