HIV and AIDS are not the same thing, but people often confuse the terms.
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I have never been tested for sexually transmitted infections. What do I need to know?
We’re glad you asked. We recently created a short video to answer this exact question! We recommend routine sexual health testing for everyone who is sexually active or uses injection … Read Full Answer
Could a person be infected with HIV through a winter cold abrasive back of hand skin in contact with pre-ejaculatory liquid?
HIV is present in pre-ejaculatory fluids of a person living with HIV. Theoretically transmission could occur if the fluid comes in direct contact with the blood stream of another person through mucus membranes or broken skin. However it is … Read Full Answer
If I were curious, is it possible to determine whether I contracted HIV from either needle-sharing or sexual contact?
It’s not common that people diagnosed with HIV, medically trace how they contracted it. People who get tested for HIV routinely … Read Full Answer
If my partner has HIV and we use a condom, what is the risk of getting HIV?
Wearing a condom is a effective tool for preventing transmission of HIV. Studies have found that condoms fail when they break, slip or leak during sex. So wearing condoms … Read Full Answer
I got tested at an event and they squeezed some blood from my finger onto a piece paper. I think it was for HIV. Does that sound right? Is it accurate?
It sounds like you were tested with dried blood spot testing.This type of testing is approved in Canada and is accurate.
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How can you test for HIV in a dried blood sample if HIV dies quickly outside the body and is not a risk for transmission?
Typically for HIV, there needs to be direct blood-to-blood contact for transmission to occur. You’re asking about Dried Blood Spot Testing (DBST) which is one way to test for viruses like Hepatitis C and HIV … Read Full Answer
Hi I just received oral sex from a prostitute in Hong Kong while on vacation. I used a condom but I am still afraid of STDs. Should I be worried?
It sounds like you took steps to keep yourself and your sexual partner(s) safe in this instance. Correct and consistent use of condoms is a proven safer sex tool that protects from acquiring or passing many sexually transmitted infections … Read Full Answer
Should I clean my sex toys even if I use it only once every few months?
Manufacturers of sex toys recommend cleaning after each use to reduce the chances of microorganisms living on their surfaces. If you are not sharing your sex toy and only using … Read Full Answer
Does nine circles offer NAT / HIV RNA testing?
Nine Circles does not offer NAAT / HIV RNA testing when routine screening for HIV. If you need to know your HIV status Nine Circles offers various forms of HIV tests. … Read Full Answer
Hi I had an protected encounter with a CSW. After sex I did not check closely the condom state but it looked intact but...
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Hello, I am not very well versed in HIV Transmission potential. I have had a monogamous relationship all my life since highschool, got married to the same person and have 2 ...
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If I am pregnant I guess I should get tested for sexual infections too right?
The majority of STIs have phases where there are no symptoms and can go unnoticed unless tested. Even if the person has had an STI test in the past, testing again during pregnancy is routine. … Read Full Answer
Is the fourth generation test after 43 days reliable ?
I assume you are asking about the HIV testing technology called fourth generation testing. The fourth generation is the “gold standard” and is used across Canada in testing clinics, community settings, and providers offices … Read Full Answer
Someone showed me a piece of paper with STI results. Do you actually print out results, and can I trust them?
Great to hear that you’ve had a conversation about sexually transmitted infections with a partner. Some clinics may offer a print out with STI results on it, while many others … Read Full Answer
My brother just told me he has HIV, but he didn't tell me how much time he has before he gets AIDS. What's the average time someone has before they get AIDS?
Being diagnosed with HIV today is very different than it was a decade ago. Thanks to new advances in medical care and HIV treatment, people living with HIV can lead long lives without advancing to the state we know as AIDS … Read Full Answer
What is the difference between HIV 1 and HIV 2?
HIV 1 and HIV 2 – both these types are transmitted in exactly the same ways, and people should adapt the same prevention methods … Read Full Answer
