Fear of HIV & STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections) Fear of sexually transmitted infections or venereal diseases also termed as “Venerophobia” is a poorly reported and poorly researched condition frequently encountered in sexual health clinics. It is defined as an exaggerated or irrational fear of contracting the venereal disease or the fear of already been infected […]
HIV (Human Immune deficiency virus) is the most dreaded infection spreads mainly by unprotected sex (including anal and oral sex), contaminated blood transfusions, & needles pricks, and from mother to child during pregnancy, delivery, or breastfeeding. It is easily preventable. HIV infection remains asymptomatic for a prolonged period, it targets the immune system of the […]
What is HIV? The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) residues one of the most significant infectious diseases in India. It is an infection connected with a serious disease, obstinately high costs of treatment and care, an important number of deaths and shortened life expectancy. HIV is a virus that attacks the immune system and causes a […]
HOW MUCH SHOULD ONE FEAR ABOUT THE DEADLY INFECTIONS HIV AND AIDS People hear that HIV and AIDS are deadly diseases and once you contract them then it is the end of your life’s journey. Nothing is far from the truth. Indeed, when you hear such things via your friends, read it on the internet, […]
AWARENESS OF AIDS AND HIV NEEDS TO BE SPREAD ON A STRONG FOOTAGE HIV and AIDS are two subjects that need to be discussed and learned about. But it is the least talked about in the open. And whatever is talked about is in hushed tones and is bugged with misconceptions and myths. HIV and […]
“HIV – Doddered up in the past and present with a bloomy future” Well ahh!.. writing this, sounds really fantastic for me as such, thou the term may be derogatory to 110% demography of my nation and many others, well ya feels like laughing! right but this is how it is, cause a majority of population […]
Hepatitis B is an infectious type of hepatitis caused by the hepatitis b virus also called HBV. There can be two types of Hepatitis B infection which can occur in any individual and they are Acute Hepatitis B: this type of infection can be termed as a recent infection. The window period for the symptoms to […]
Test for HIV in India There are different ways, in which HIV can be tested, 1. Antibody Screening Tests In this test, the antibodies produced against the HIV viruses are detected. These tests can be done after 6 weeks of exposure. These are 99 % accurate if done after the window period. 2. Antibody/Antigen Combination […]
If you have had unprotected sex, and afterward start observing some menstrual changes in your cycle, then get yourself tested for HIV Test straightaway. Why may you ask? Well, read this: When the HIV virus starts proliferating in the body, its first target is the immune system. The immunity is compromised, and this, in turn, affects the hormonal levels. In women, even a slight change in estrogen and […]
I am a young lady, an HIV positive young lady. I am unfazed by my infection and live life to the fullest. Perhaps, I lead a more fulfilling life than “normal people”. I understand life and appreciate life much better than anyone else. I am all of 24 years old. I was diagnosed with HIV […]