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HIV/AIDS Testing & Prevention Questions

Do you have questions about HIV prevention? Find your answers here.
What is sero-sorting? How Does it Decrease HIV Infection Rates?
What is sero-sorting. How is sero-sorting decreasing HIV infection rates
How can you reduce HIV Risk if you inject drugs?
We all know that injecting drugs increases your risk of acquiring HIV. How can you reduce HIV Risk if you inject drugs?
How long after a possible exposure should I wait to get tested?
How long after a possible exposure should I wait to get tested? The CDC makes the following recommendations.
How to Prevent Vertical Transmission of HIV
The risk of transmitting HIV from mother to unborn child is about 26% without any treatment of intervention. What can be done to prevent vertical transmission of HIV?
My partner has HIV. Will I get infected if we don't use condoms?
Don't let lady luck decide your fate. Find out why unprotected sex is a bad idea.
What are rapid HIV tests?
Waiting for my test results will be torture. I've heard about rapid tests. What are they?
What HIV tests are available?
Is there more than one way to test for HIV? Here are a few.
What if I test HIV positive?
You've tested positive...now what happens?
What is the Status of an HIV Vaccine?
What is the status of HIV vaccine research? Work continues but how close are we?
When Should I Get Tested?
Do you think you've been exposed to HIV but don't know when to get HIV tested? Here is your answer.
Where can I get tested for HIV?
You want to get tested but don't know where? Here are some resources that can help.
Why is testing recommended for pregnant women?
Has your doctor approached you about an HIV test now that you're pregnant? This brief summary will explain why.

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