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… 38a Why should I get tested? HIV testing is important for people to receive … information about how to prevent passing HIV to other people. A person with HIV can pass the virus to their baby during pregnancy, childbirth or while breast/chest …
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… be screened for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. footnote 1 , footnote 2 This … treatment are the key to preventing newborn HIV infection. footnote 2 Although your health … want to give you a second test later in your pregnancy. If you or your partner has ever had …
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… Transmitted Infections Series What are HIV and AIDS? The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the immune … with HIV can pass it to her baby during pregnancy, childbirth, or while breastfeeding …
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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. HIV Testing: Should I Get Tested for Human … Your options Have a blood or saliva test for HIV. Do not have the test. If you believe … al. (2006, reaffirmed 2017). HIV screening in pregnancy. SOGC Clinical Practice Guideline …
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… Overview HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus … virus and the infection it causes are called HIV. HIV Infection: Stages, screening and symptoms …
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… Exposure to hepatitis B, hepatitis C or HIV If you think you have been exposed to … hepatitis C, or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), you should go to your nearest emergency … quickly. This allows hepatitis B virus or HIV post-exposure prophylaxis to start as soon …
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… Condition Overview What is HIV? What is AIDS? HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus … be passed from a mother to her baby during pregnancy, birth, or breastfeeding. HIV …
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… Learning Center Learn about pregnancy and childbirth Whether you are … Pressure During Pregnancy High-Risk Pregnancy HIV and Pregnancy Hospital Policies and … Pressure During Pregnancy High-Risk Pregnancy HIV and Pregnancy Hospital Policies and …
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… a priority is especially important during pregnancy. Taking care of your mental, … your pregnancy: Depression during pregnancy HIV and pregnancy Lupus and pregnancy Multiple … your pregnancy: Depression during pregnancy HIV and pregnancy Lupus and pregnancy Multiple …
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… Overview HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus … system. A child can become infected with HIV if he or she is exposed to the virus. The … of mothers who had untreated HIV during pregnancy. Children of mothers with HIV. …
