I would like to talk with you on such a serious topic as HIV infection and why it is important to take the test periodically. So, let's get started. But first, let's find out what the disease is.
HIV infection is a long and serious disease characterized by damage to the cells of the human immune system, against which, unfortunately, effective methods of treatment and vaccine have not yet been developed.
HIV is extremely dangerous because it can develop for many years in the body, not manifesting itself in any way. If, having caught the flu, we learn about this in a few days, or even hours, then HIV infection often occurs without certain symptoms. A person can live for several years without even suspecting that he is sick and at the same time infecting other people. That's why it's so important to be tested periodically.
In the clinical course of HIV infection, five stages are distinguished: incubation, the first stage (acute, characterized by primary manifestations), latent (proceeds for several years), stage of secondary diseases and terminal (manifested as infectious diseases of a bacterial, fungal or viral nature that affects the whole body).
How to detect this disease? Very simple. It is necessary to donate blood for antibodies to HIV infection. In doing so, you can do this for free and anonymously. The results are strictly confidential and communicated only in person. If desired, after taking the test, you can get advice from a specialist doctor.
The test result can give a positive or negative result. Positive means that in your blood there are markers of this virus, negative - that they are not. However, after learning the answer, do not rush to conclusions.
The negative result of testing for HIV antibodies does not always mean that a person is not infected. HIV may not appear for quite a long time - up to one year. Therefore, it is best to pass the test 2-3 times at intervals of several months.
Friends, remember, remaining in ignorance, you endanger yourself and others! Hiding information about the presence of HIV from your sexual partner is punishable by criminal liability. Do not guess and do not wait until later - pass the test now!
Residents of the Krasnodar Territory, attention, learn more you can always call the hotline: 8 (861) 255-80-90.
Also you can contact your infectious disease doctor at your health center.
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