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What about HIV testing in Australia? Should I get tested for HIV?
Anyone in Australia of any age, race, sex or sexual orientation can be infected with HIV but you're at the greatest risk of catching HIV/AIDS if you have unprotected sex. Then, the single greatest indicator for HIV testing is if you have had unprotected sex with a partner who you are not certain is HIV negative. Do you know their sexual history? Do you know if they have been tested for HIV? Can you trust the information they give you in relation to their HIV status? As you can see if you have had unprotected sex there is a very compelling reason to...
HIV. Why should Australia be afraid of sex tourism?
With the incidence of HIV infection on the rise in Australia we must look at where the disease is coming from and focus on better education around HIV testing and HIV prevention to prevent this situation. In Australia 2011 showed an 85 % increase in infection rates and over the last 10 years a 50% increase. To solely attribute this to Australians returning from overseas travel with HIV is far from accurate. However we should of course take note to the following realities: -Thailand and Bali are extremely popular destinations for Australians seeking sun, fun and often a sexual encounteror...
HIV is on the increase so what is Australia doing about HIV testing?
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Firstly, please consider this…”THE United States has authorised sales of the first over-the-counter home testing kit for HIV, the virus that leads to AIDS.” This means if you are concerned about HIV and wish to take an HIV test, you can purchase from an HIV home test kit from your local pharmacy. It’s convenient, safe and accurate. It simply leads to more people being tested for HIV and sooner. Sadly in Australia we are still some way from this and only recently has Australia started using rapid test kits, something most developed countries have been using for several years now....
HIV test kits, options and evaluations
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Let us look at what is available in the market place for HIV test kits. Diagnosis of HIV infection generally focuses on detecting the antibody to HIV. These are the test kits offered in Australia by online suppliers such as Head Start Testing and in the UK by Freedom Testing. These test kits are extremely accurate and can be used without medical supervision but they require that the individual has produced HIV antibodies in reaction to being infected with the HIV virus. With an antibody test the window period is expected to be between 4 and 12 weeks although the...
When Did You Get STD Testing Last?
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Sexually Transmitted Disease could be a very irritating and stressful experience. Contracting a STD is not just the actual physical affliction, but additionally a psychological struggle. Inflammation, tingling and foul odor, along with overall painful feeling accompany the STD menace. You certainly need to get rid of the disease as soon as possible to live a healthy life again. If you are sexually active, notably with several partners, it is imperative you get tested because people can have a STD with no knowledge of it. In several cases, there are no signs and symptoms to alert them. Perhaps you are...