2.1. Diagnostics and prevention
The HIV infection is distinguished by a long absence of symptoms. Diagnosis of the HIV infection is established through laboratory tests: by detecting antibodies to HIV. The first few weeks after the virus enters the body is the eclipse phase when HIV antibodies cannot be ...
2.2. Transmission routes
The virus transmission paths are well researched. Gone are the days when it was thought that HIV infection is a disease that affects only drug users, commercial sex workers and men who have sex with men (MSM). Anyone can get infected with HIV, regardless of social status, ...
2.3. Basic tests
HIV diagnostic methods were developed long ago and are being continuously improved. Currently there are two types of HIV diagnostic tests: indirect tests which allow for identification of antibodies to the virus, which almost 100% of people with HIV have; and direct tests ...
2.4. HIV testing
Anyone can do a blood test for HIV free of charge. HIV diagnostics are conducted anonymously and confidentially. If the test is done anonymously, a person is assigned a number, by which one can learn the result (most people feel more comfortable in this way). If the test ...
2.5. Prevention
HIV prevention is one of the key elements in the fight against the spread of the virus. There are several key areas in which preventive measures are undertaken to reduce the incidence of HIV infection: 1. Increasing awareness about safe sex, condoms, treatment of sexually ...