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Message: <blockquote data-quote="MaD-DoC" data-source="post: 1161742" data-attributes="member: 56284">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]How Do You                Know If You Have HIV? Well, you can't tell just by looking, and you can't rely on symptoms. The only way to know for sure is by testing for it. There are special tests used to tell if the HIV antibody is in your blood or saliva. While the HIV test can pick up on antibodies (the special cells in your immune system that indicate you've been infected with HIV) in salvia, you cannot get HIV by kissing someone. The virus is not strong enough in salvia to infect another person. HIV is transmitted, or passed, from an infected person through blood, seminal fluid (pre-cum), semen (cum) and vaginal fluids only. Many places offer an HIV test, like public health departments, hospitals, Planned Parenthoods, community health clinics, doctors' offices, and even student health centers on some college campuses. If you are thinking about getting an HIV test, choose a test site that offers pre- and post-test counseling. This is important because there is a lot of information to talk about before you take an HIV test. [/FONT]             [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Test counselors are specially trained people who talk with you about why you may think you are at risk of having HIV, and they will explain the testing procedure to you before you take the test. When its time to get your test results, they will talk with you some more about the results. If it's a negative test result, counselors will tell you what you can do to stay HIV negative. They may talk about other STDs and will explain how to practice safer sex, or answer any questions you may have. [/FONT]             [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]When Should                You Take an HIV Test?For the most accurate results, take the test six months after the last time you were at risk of being infected. This would mean six months after the last time you had unprotected sex, shared an injecting drug needle, or got another persons blood, seminal fluid (pre-cum), semen (cum) or vaginal fluids inside your body. [/FONT]             [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Why Should                I Wait Six Months? It does seem like a long time, but most people will develop antibodies, or the special cells in your immune system that indicate you've been infected with HIV, within six months after becoming infected. And what the HIV antibody test looks for is a sign that your body is producing those special antibodies. [/FONT]             [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Some people may develop them sooner than that, but to be sure, wait six months to get tested. In the meantime, if you are having sex, make sure to use latex condoms from start to finish every time you have sex, and do not share any drug needles. Remember: One negative test result doesn't mean you will always be safe or protected. [/FONT]             [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]What Happens                If Your Test Result Is Positive? A positive test result means HIV is present in your body. And the good news is that there are many effective medicines now available that can help you stay healthy for a long, long time. But, you must take care of your health, and learn as much about HIV and staying healthy as you can.[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]There is no cure for HIV, nor is there a vaccine to keep you from getting HIV. And, even though treatments and medicines are far better than they were 15 years ago, AIDS is still a fatal disease. This means most people with HIV who develop AIDS will most likely die from it. [/FONT]             [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]How Do You                Prevent HIV From Infecting You?Since there is no cure, the best things to do is prevent it from being transmitted, or passed, to you are to: [/FONT]             <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] not have                  sex (be abstinent) [/FONT]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] not shoot                  drugs [/FONT]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] not share                  injecting drug needles [/FONT]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] talk with                  your partner or partners about why it is important to use latex                  condoms during sex [/FONT]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] use latex                  condoms the right way every time you have sex [/FONT]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] limit your                  number of sex partners [/FONT]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] learn to                  clean your works the right way if you shoot drugs [/FONT]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] get tested                  if you've had unprotected sex, then use latex condoms for all                  sex after that [/FONT]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] If you are not having sex with someone else and are not shooting drugs, then you're probably safe. The important thing to remember is that as long as you keep someone else's blood, seminal fluid (pre-cum), semen (cum) and vaginal fluids from getting inside your body, you are safe. You know you are protected. [/FONT]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] If you are sexually active, use latex condoms every time you have sex, and use them the right way from start to finish. Remember that HIV is passed through the body fluids of blood, seminal fluid (pre-cum), semen (cum) and vaginal fluids, and unprotected sex makes it very likely that you will get one of these fluids inside your body. Other types of birth control, like the birth control pill or spermicides alone, will not protect you against HIV. And latex condoms can break if they are not used the right way. They will also break if you use oil, lotion or petroleum jelly as a lubricant. [/FONT]</li> </ul>[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Using latex condoms every time you have sex also reduces the risk of getting other STDs besides HIV. This is important because STD infection sometimes causes irritation of the skin, and breaks or sores may make it easier for HIV to enter the body during sexual contact. Using latex condoms helps prevent your partner's body fluids from getting inside your body, and that reduces your risk. Limit the number of sex partners you have since your risk of getting infected goes up with a greater number of partners. Remember to use latex condoms to help reduce your risk of getting an STD or HIV. If you've been having unprotected sex, think about getting tested for all STDs and HIV. Start using latex condoms the right way every time you have sex to help reduce the risk of getting an STD or HIV.[/FONT]</blockquote>

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