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PrEP or pre-exposure prophylaxis is a combination of anti-viral medications which has to be taken in advance before engaging in sexual activities/other activities that could potentially transmit HIV to a person already not infected with HIV. People who are HIV negative are eligible to take PrEP to avoid getting HIV, from a potential high risk […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
HIV or Human Immunodeficiency Virus has haunted the entire world for almost 3.5 decades now, as the first few cases were identified in the year 1981. Numerous people have become a victim of this deadly virus and what makes it worse is that cure is still non-existent. Though the process of virus replication can be […]