Counseling is an essential part of HIV antibody testing and should always be performed before and after testing regardless of HIV status. Counseling is mandatory in most anonymous testing sites. Counseling prior to the test will help you understand the results of your test, learn how to protect yourself from the virus, and gain the knowledge of … [Read more...]
HIV/AIDS Overview
January 28, 2012 By
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection has now spread to every country in the world and has infected more than 40 million people worldwide as of the end of 2003. More than 1.1 million people in the United States have been infected with HIV. The scourge of HIV has been particularly devastating in Sub-Saharan Africa. The proportion of adult … [Read more...]
HIV Testing
January 27, 2012 By
Many reasons exist to have an HIV test performed. Take advantage of early treatment and monitoring. The life expectancy of a person infected with HIV has greatly increased over the past 10 years because of new treatments and prevention of opportunistic infections. Early medical attention can slow the growth … [Read more...]