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The HIV test can be performed in different places, such
as medical clinics, health departments, hospitals and
places specialized in the detection of HIV. Some places,
such as certain hospitals or clinics offer tests at low
cost or free.
Free screening canters. In the anonymous screening
canters are never asked the person's name or other data
that identify themselves. On the contrary, it is
assigned a number to the person who performed the
analysis and she is the only one who knows the test
result. Although the screening canters anonymously
assigned numbers, people are not considered just a
number. Many anonymous screening canters have
counsellors who speak with the person who performs the
analysis, before and after the test. The anonymous
screening canters do not retain written records of test
results.
Confidential Screening Center
This system is called a "confidential" because at a
certain point in the process, the person who performs
the analysis must be identified. It is possible that the
results appear on the patient's medical history in the
form of a written report.
Each state has different laws on the analysis of HIV
testing, so it is always a good idea to check what is
available in a particular area.
If the test results are positive
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If a person is a positive result in an HIV test, you
should:
* Communicate immediately with a doctor to talk about
ways to reduce the progression of infection. Often, the
doctor needed more tests to assess the state of the
virus. Perhaps it is appropriate that the person whose
outcome is positive talk with a doctor specializing in
HIV.
* Stop any activity that has an adverse effect on the
immune system. These include excessive drinking, drug
use, eating in a non-smoking and healthy.
* To undergo additional tests to detect the presence of
other sexually transmitted diseases and other classes.
Since HIV weakens the immune system, the body of an HIV
positive person may need more help to combat other
diseases.
To discover they are HIV positive, a person may feel
frightened, isolated, and afraid to talk to their
friends and relatives or concerned about the possibility
that discriminate or does not understand. Talking to a
counsellor or other mental health professional can help
these people to overcome these and other feelings.
Some clinics specializing in HIV and AIDS services are
provided therapy or support groups known to those who
live with HIV. These safe environments offer the
possibility to talk about the fears and get answers from
people who care about and understand what is going
through a person with HIV.
There is no cure for HIV, but having the virus is no
longer a death sentence as it used to be. Governments
and scientists are investing large amounts of money and
research in the treatment of HIV. And, it is hoped that
in time it is possible to cure or immunize people
against HIV. Today, with the rapid improvement of the
treatments people who discover they have the disease can
expect to enjoy a normal life for many years.
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