Tag: HIv
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HIV and Safe Sex: Why Condoms Are Still Essential
Condoms are highly effective in preventing HIV transmission when used correctly and consistently. Studies show that consistent condom use reduces the risk of HIV transmission by about 85% to 99% during sexual activity. Here’s how condoms work: Latex condoms are most commonly used and highly effective against HIV. Polyurethane condoms are suitable for individuals allergic…
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HIV Testing at Home: Pros and Cons
HIV testing plays a crucial role in preventing the spread of the virus and ensuring early detection for effective management. With advancements in technology and accessibility, home-based HIV testing has become an option for many individuals. In this blog, we will explore the pros and cons of HIV testing at home, providing valuable insights to…
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Young Adults & Sex: 5 Essential Tips to Protect Your Sexual Health
At the cusp of adulthood, young adults may begin to explore their sexuality and may be tempted to become sexually active. However, it is important for them to understand that sex is not a normal or expected part of young adulthood. In fact, it is important for everyone to refrain from sex until they are…
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Do Condoms Offer Protection Against All STIs?
(Sorry, but the answer is NO) While condoms are your best bet for protection while having sex with new or casual partners, it’s important to keep in mind that certain STIs or STDs could still make their way to you despite using condoms. How Do STIs spread? STIs can either be bacterial or viral and…
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The ART Of Life After HIV: HIV & Antiretroviral Therapy (ART)
Hearing the word ‘HIV’ often alarms people and being diagnosed with the virus is often perceived as a death knell. However, major scientific breakthroughs in recent years and tested medical practices have proven that HIV today can be managed just as easily as any other disease or disorder like High BP or Diabetes. What is…
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Garlic and HIV: What You Should Know
Garlic and HIV Garlic, known for its various health benefits, is essential for boosting one’s immunity and helps prevent diseases such as cancer, atherosclerosis, diabetes etc. As HIV tends to lower one’s immunity by attacking the T-cells, PLHIV (People living with HIV) often look for ways to boost their immunity and garlic seems to be…
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How soon can I take a 4th generation HIV Test?
Fourth-generation tests are advanced HIV tests that look for HIV antibodies as well as p24 antigens. When a person contracts HIV, the immune system starts to produce HIV antibodies. This is the body’s method of fighting the virus. The immune system produces these antibodies in response to p24 antigens. These antigens are a part of…
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एचआईवी (ह्युमन इम्युनोडेफिशिएंसी वायरस) और एड्स (अधिग्रहित इम्यूनोडिफीसिअन्सी सिंड्रोम) क्या है?
ध्यान दे:- उपरोक्त लक्षण कुछ दिनों से लेकर कई हफ्तों तक रह सकते हैं। इस समय के दौरान, संक्रमण एचआईवी परीक्षण पर दिखाई नहीं दे सकता है, लेकिन जिन लोगों को यह होता है वे अत्यधिक संक्रामक होते हैं और यह दूसरे व्यक्ति तक भी फैला सकते हैं.
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ANAEMIA : What You Should Know
Anaemia is defined as a condition wherein the number of healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin is below the specified normal levels. Red blood cells perform the essential function of providing oxygen to the various tissues of the body. Thus, a decreased number of RBCs or their component hemoglobin affects the oxygen supply to the…