Question 1

What is H.i.v?

Accepted Answer

• HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system. If HIV is not treated, it can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).
 • There is currently no effective cure. Once people get HIV, they have it for life.
 • But with proper medical care, HIV can be controlled. People with HIV who get effective HIV treatment can live long, healthy lives and protect their partners.

Question 2

What is an S.T.I & How can it affect me?

Accepted Answer

Full Panel Sexually Transmitted Infections include:
Many STIs have no symptoms, so people can have an infection but not know it. A sexually transmitted disease (STD) develops because of an STI and the term implies that the infection has led to some symptom of disease.

• Gonorrhea
is an STD that can cause infection in the genitals, rectum, and throat. It is very common, especially among young people ages 15-24 years.
 • Chlamydia:
is a common, but treatable, STD. If left untreated, chlamydia can make it difficult for a woman to get pregnant and It can cause permanent damage to a woman's reproductive system
 • Syphilis
Syphilis is is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can cause serious health problems without treatment. Infection develops in stages (primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary). Each stage can have different signs and symptoms.
 • Herpes
Genital herpes is a common STD, but most people with the infection do not know they have it. While there is no cure, there are medicines available that can prevent or shorten outbreaks. These medicines also can make it less likely to pass the infection on.
 • Hepatitis C:
Viral hepatitis is the leading cause of liver cancer and the most common reason for liver transplants
 • HIV
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system. If HIV is not treated, it can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).

Question 3

What is the Oral Quick at home kit?

Accepted Answer

What is the OraQuick In-Home HIV Test?
The OraQuick In-Home HIV Test is a rapid self-administered over-the-counter (OTC) test. This approved test uses oral fluid to check for antibodies to HIV Type 1 and HIV Type 2, the viruses that cause AIDS.Having an expected performance of 99.98%, it is extremely important for those who self-test using the OraQuick In-Home HIV Test to carefully read and follow all labeled directions.
how does it work?
The kit is designed to allow you to take the HIV test anonymously and in private with the collection of an oral fluid sample by swabbing your upper and lower gums with the test device. After collecting the sample you insert the device into the kit’s vial which contains a developer solution, wait 20-40 minutes, and read the test result.
What it contains?
The OraQuick In-Home HIV Test kit consists of a test stick (device) to collect the specimen, a test tube (vial) to insert the test stick (device) and complete the test, testing directions, two information booklets (“HIV, Testing and Me” and “What your results mean to you”), a disposal bag and phone numbers for consumer support.

Question 4

What If my tests results are reactive ( Positive ) ?

Accepted Answer

If your HIV test comes back positive, a follow-up test will be conducted. If the follow-up test is also positive, it means you have HIV.
People with HIV have the best health outcomes (https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/hiv-testing/positive-hiv-results.html)if they start treatment for the virus as soon as possible after they are diagnosed, even if they don’t feel sick.
HIV is treated with medications called antiretrovirals (ARVs).  People with HIV who take ARVs as prescribed and remain in medical care can live long, healthy lives. ARVs can reduce the virus to levels that are undetectable by standard lab tests. Successfully treating HIV also gets an individual to an undetectable status.which means the risk of passing it on through sex is minimum to none.

Question 5

What if my results are negative?

Accepted Answer

If you don’t have HIV, staying that way will help protect your health and the health of your partners. There are more options than ever to prevent infection.
When taken as prescribed, PrEP is highly effective in preventing HIV. PrEP is short for pre-exposure prophylaxis and involves taking medication before potential exposure to HIV. This medication can block infection.
Today, there are two forms of PrEP. One is a daily pill and the other is an injection given by a healthcare provider every eight weeks. Both are highly effective at preventing HIV.
Condoms are also highly effective at preventing HIV. When used consistently and correctly, they also prevent various other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

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When used correctly, they will protect you from

chlamydia,
gonorrhoea, trichomoniasis,
HIV,
and hepatitis B.

However, condoms don't protect you from all STIs such as herpes, genital warts, syphilis and mpox which can be spread from skin-to-skin contact.

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