What should I do if I am newly diagnosed with HIV?
Many emotions come to mind when a person is first diagnosed with HIV. It is important to think positive and to have a good support system. A person with HIV could join a HIV support group and meet with...
View ArticleWhat does HIV reporting mean?
The laws vary from state to state. In some states doctors and laboratories are required to report the positive HIV results to the State Health Department. Reporting HIV helps determine the sizes of HIV...
View ArticleWhy are circumcised men less likely to catch HIV?
Circumcision reduces the amount of mucosa tissue exposed to vaginal secretions during heterosexual intercourse and thus may reduce the potential interactions between the virus and its target immune...
View ArticleWhat should I do if I think I have been exposed to HIV?
If you think you have been exposed to HIV go to an emergency room right away. With medical treatment HIV could be prevented about 8 out of 10 cases where person were “just” infected by HIV within the...
View ArticleIs it Safe to Live with Someone with HIV?
There is a common misconception about the way HIV is spread. People who don’t know the facts tend to become paranoid and create certain myths surrounding the illness. Although it’s normal to be fearful...
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