HIV testing
Early testing, detection and treatment for HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) can help people with HIV to stay healthy and delay the onset of complications including AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Treatment aims to control HIV and ... [... more]
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HIV, hepatitis and sport
The risk of catching HIV or hepatitis B or C through sports activity is extremely small. HIV and hepatitis B and C are transmitted through blood, semen or vaginal secretions into the bloodstream. HIV and hepatitis B or C cannot be caught from ... [... more]
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HIV and AIDS
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). HIV is spread by sexual intercourse without a condom and by sharing needles, syringes and other injecting equipment. HIV can also be spread by blood ... [... more]
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HIV and women - safe sex
In some relationships, one partner is HIV positive and the other is not. This can raise a number of issues such as how to have sex safely. Finding out more about what is safe, talking to others with experience or talking with a counsellor may be ... [... more]
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HIV and men - safe sex
Men can contract HIV from other men or women. The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is commonly spread through unprotected anal or vaginal intercourse with an infected person. HIV is transmitted by body fluids including blood, ejaculate (cum), ... [... more]
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Seroconversion
In Australia the experience of HIV and AIDS has been different to that in many other countries. Once a person has been infected with HIV, he or she could react to the infection in different ways. When people first learn they are HIV positive, ... [... more]
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How do you know if you have HIV?
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus which causes damage to the immune system. After several years, HIV infection can lead to AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome), in which the immune system is no longer able to protect the body ... [... more]
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HIV treatment
New drug treatments for HIV offer most people infected with the virus the chance to control the virus and stay healthy for much longer. Drug treatment for HIV is known as combined antiretroviral therapy (CAR) or, sometimes, highly active ... [... more]
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HIV and women - having children
Women who are HIV positive or have an HIV positive male partner can still consider pregnancy, adoption and other ways to have children. Women who are HIV positive should seek medical advice before they become pregnant. HIV can pass from mother to ... [... more]
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Ear and body piercing - avoiding infections
Ear and body piercing carries a risk of infection. HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C can be transmitted by piercing jewellery and instruments. To prevent infections, choose a registered shop to get piercings. Make sure the operator uses sterilised ... [... more]
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Needlestick injury
A needlestick injury means the skin is accidentally punctured by a used needle. Blood-borne diseases that could be transmitted by such an injury include human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C (HCV). Some people, ... [... more]
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Sexually transmitted infections in Victoria 2000
The Department of Human Services collates data on sexually transmissible infections (STIs) in Victoria. Detailed information is collected on diagnoses of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), gonorrhoea, ... [... more]
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