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… World Health Organization (WHO) classifies HIV infection into 4 stages: footnote 1 WHO stages of HIV infection …
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… Overview HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus … fighting off disease. Both the virus and the infection it causes are called HIV. HIV Infection: Stages, screening and symptoms HIV (Human …
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… Condition Overview What is HIV? What is AIDS? HIV (human immunodeficiency … fighting off disease. Both the virus and the infection it causes are called HIV. White … remain. Untreated HIV infection progresses in stages . These stages are based on your …
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… 08m Sexually Transmitted Infections Series What are HIV and AIDS? The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the immune …
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… Overview HIV is present in the blood, semen, and … fluids of a person who is infected with HIV and is usually spread by: Unprotected sex … soiled with urine, feces, or vomit to avoid infection with other germs, even though HIV …
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… are not considered at high risk for HIV infection, because they use protection (such … with an instrument that is contaminated with HIV-infected blood are about 1 out of 300. …
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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 … test for HIV if you have a high risk of infection. footnote 1 HIV tests are also …
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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 … of getting HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), speak to your health care …
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… blood or body fluids you could be at risk of HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C, or other … as soon as possible to protect against infection. It is important that you are … in order for your blood to be tested for HIV, hepatitis B and C. Your treatment will be …
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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 … fighting off disease. The last stage of HIV infection is AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency …
