HIV can be difficult to diagnose as the symptoms are normally similar to those of other diseases. Here’s a quick guide on how to correctly identify HIV symptoms.
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HIV Patients with Depression Face Higher Mortality Rates
A study has found that the more time a HIV positive patient suffers from depression the higher the risk of missing appointments for HIV primary care, higher risk of detectable viral load, and higher mortality rates.
Continue readingStudy Recommends High Risk Canadians to Use PEP and PrEP For HIV Prevention
Researchers in Canada have recommended the use of PEP and PrEP as standard HIV prevention methods among high risk populations such as gay and bisexual men.
Continue readingLet’s Know More about HIV PEP
HIV PEP is a highly reliable drug that has had almost 90% success in preventing HIV transmission in people exposed to the virus. Many people are however, still unfamiliar with PEP. We explain everything you need to know about HIV PEP.
Continue readingSouth Africa: Pupils Put on HIV PEP After Classmate Nicks Them with Needles
There was an outrage in South Africa after pupils were put on emergency post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) because one of pupils pricked them with needles.
Continue reading4 Ways You Can Avoid or Prevent Std Diseases
The sexually transmitted disease or STD is quite dangerous as they can lead to other deadly diseases and also can cause death. You should always have sex with proper protection if you want to avoid any STD. You may have unprotected sex with your partner only if both of you are having sex with each… Continue reading
UK Body Considers Removing HIV PEP Fee
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is considering waiving the fee charged by emergency departments in the UK to access HIV prevention emergency drug PEP.
Continue readingPsychiatrists Can Help Reduce New HIV Rates With HIV PEP
Psychiatrists have been urged to talk about HIV PEP and PrEP with their patients who are at risk of contracting HIV due to the nature of their illnesses.
Continue readingTransitioning from HIV PEP to PrEP
Researchers recommend that users of PEP, a drug that prevents risk of HIV infection after exposure to the virus, be put on PrEP which is used before exposure.
Continue readingHIV PEP in China Still Hard to Come By
Access to emergency HIV prevention drug post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is very limited in China putting those who in need of it at high risk of getting HIV.
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