HIV Fast Facts

Fast Facts About HIV

• More than 1 million people in the United States are living with HIV/AIDS, yet one fourth of those living with HIV do not know they have the disease.
• STDTesting.com offers two confidential HIV testing options. Tests are available through an at-home kit or at one of 4,000 labs across the country.
• All sexually active adults should have an HIV test performed annually. People with high risk behaviors should be screened every three to six months.
• HIV generally does not produce noticeable symptoms. When present, early symptoms of HIV are similar to the flu.
• HIV causes AIDS, the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndorme. AIDS is a potentially life threatening complication of HIV that weakens the immune system.
• Routine testing for HIV is crucial. HIV is potentially life-threatening, but early detection and proper treatment can help delay or prevent the onset of AIDS.

Pictures of HIV: Virus Budding in Body

HIV Virus Inside the Body Source: CDCPHIL Pictures of STDs: HIV-1 Budding After about 10 years without treatment the HIV infection will progress to AIDs in 99.5% of those infected. These pictures of AIDS show a how the immune system
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Staying Healthy with Routine HIV Testing

Test Early, Test Often Routine HIV testing is a critical part of one’s sexual health. Testing for HIV isn’t something that is done sporadically or once every five years. Basically, routine HIV testing should be done at least one a
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When to Test for HIV: A Brief Overview

Guidelines for Routine HIV Testing The guidelines for when to test for HIV are pretty straightforward. In short, the CDC recommends that all sexually active adolescents and adults take an HIV test at least once a year. Annual HIV testing
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An HIV Test: The Perfect Gift for National HIV Testing Day

If you’re waiting for a good reason to get an HIV test, you’re in luck. June 27th is National HIV Testing Day and you can celebrate by signing up for an HIV test. An HIV Test for You & Your
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