All you need to know about HIV

[Big Sexy]

[Big Sexy]

New prevention methods: innovation for Universal Access

source from www.unaids.org

Male circumcision

A recent study in South Africa found that circumcised men were at least 60% less likely to become infected than uncircumcised men. These promising results must be confirmed in ongoing studies in Kenya and Uganda before male circumcision can be promoted as a specific HIV prevention tool. If proven effective, male circumcision may help increase available proven options for HIV prevention, but should not cause the abandonment of existing effective strategies such as correct and consistent condom use, behavioural change and voluntary testing and counselling. Male circumcision does not eliminate the risk of HIV for men and the effects of male circumcision on women’s risk of HIV are not known. It also remains to be demonstrated whether and to what degree circumcision could reduce HIV transmission in cultures where it is not currently practised.

Microbicides

Microbicides offer the best promise of a prevention tool women can control. They could have a substantial impact on the epidemic. Currently, the HIV microbicide field has four candidate microbicides entering or in phase III trials, five in phase II, and six in phase I. They include soaps, acid buffering agents, seaweed derivatives and anti-HIV compounds. Modelling indicates that even a 60%-efficacious microbicide could have considerable impact on HIV spread. If used regularly by just 20% of women in countries with substantial epidemics, hundreds of thousands of new infections could be averted over three years (Rockefeller, 2001).

[Big Sexy]

New prevention methods: innovation for Universal Access

source from www.unaids.org

Pre-exposure prophylaxis

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to prevent sexual–and possibly parenteral–transmission of HIV holds promise for serodiscordant couples, sex workers, men who have sex with men and injecting drug users who may be exposed to HIV despite using precautions. Small-to-medium sized phase II trials are under way in Atlanta and San Francisco, with larger phase II/III studies under way or planned in Botswana, Ghana, and possibly Thailand. Some of these studies have been dogged by controversy. The main issues were the adequacy of pre-trial community consultation and informed consent, linkages to HIV treatment programmes for those found to be infected at baseline or in the course of the study, and–in the case of Thailand–the lack of access to sterile needles in a study designed to examine HIV transmission among injecting drug users. Two PrEP studies were cancelled (Cambodia, Nigeria) and another (Cameroon) postponed. A consultation in Seattle and a series of consultations led by UNAIDS in two African regions, Asia and Geneva involving community activists, researchers, sponsors and others helped identify the problems in trial design in this promising research area. Trials have moved forward in six other sites.

Vaccines

A vaccine to overcome HIV is our most compelling hope. But developing a vaccine remains an enormous challenge for reasons related to inadequate resources, clinical trial and regulatory capacity concerns, intellectual property issues and scientific challenges. There are now 17 vaccine candidates in phase I trials and four vaccines in phase I/II (including the promising Merck adenovirus vector vaccine now in phase IIb, which may stimulate anti-HIV cell-mediated immunity). There is only one in phase III (the NIH/Department of Defense’s ALVAC vCP 1521 canary pox vector/AIDSVAX prime-boost vaccine trial now under way in Thailand). The Global HIV Vaccine Enterprise has rallied scientists, activists, funders and others worldwide around a Strategic Scientific Plan to rapidly advance progress towards effective HIV vaccines, the world’s best long-term hope for bringing the global HIV epidemic under control.

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HIV and AIDS statistics and features in ASIA, in 2003 and 2005



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goto www.unaids.org for more info.

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This sites did provide some photos on HIV & STD related symptoms, it is a
good reference & resources for sexual related illness............

http://herpes-coldsores.com/std/pictures.htm

[AfA_hmor]

Originally Posted by Big Sexy

Pre-exposure prophylaxis

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to prevent sexual–and possibly parenteral–transmission of HIV holds promise for serodiscordant couples, sex workers, men who have sex with men and injecting drug users who may be exposed to HIV despite using precautions.

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (or PEPs) are prescribed to those who may have been exposed to the HIV virus, either via their course of work (like medical professionals) or typically rape victims, who had unprotected sex.

PEPs are not cheap or easy to get, and you have to start on a one-month course within 72 hours from exposure to prevent the virus from entering your body. Throughout that month when a person is taking the PEPs, he will experience the typical side effects of those on HIV medication, like weight loss, lack of sleep, fatigue, and frequent visits to the toilets… For a brief moment of pleasure, is it worth all that trouble?

[AfA_hmor]

Originally Posted by Shaun_G

Hey there. got a question that i need to ask. Say if u HIV+, how many years would one have with medication and how many years without medication>?

To answer this question about how long one can survive, we need to take a short crash course on human biology. In our bodies, there are T-cells (or white blood cells) that work as security guards of our immune system keeping all the viruses and bacteria from making us sick. The HIV virus, once in a host body, attacks these T-cells, making them useless in protecting our immune system, thus the victim will be more prone to diseases and illnesses that will normally not kill a healthy person.

If one has a lot of T-cells and a strong immune system, one can last quite a long while before requiring any medication. Medication (a combination of cocktail therapy) can add some years to someone with HIV, before the onset of full-blown AIDS (which usually means death within a few years). When the HIV virus is present in someone, he or she will have to lead a healthy life, and be on the constant outlook to keep sickness at bay.

[kamarsutra]

As mentioned, if the urine of a HIV positive person contains the HIV virus. Can a urine test detect HIV virus in an infected person? Thanks

[AfA_hmor]

Originally Posted by kamarsutra

As mentioned, if the urine of a HIV positive person contains the HIV virus. Can a urine test detect HIV virus in an infected person? Thanks

The HIV virus is passed in the 4 following ways:-
1) From the blood of an infected person to another
2) From semen of an infected person to another
3) From vaginal fluids of an infected person to another
4) Breast of an infected mother to the child

There have not yet been any reported cases of the HIV virus being passed via saliva or urine from an infected person to another person. Anyway, to play safe, remember that sex SHOULD ALWAYS BE PROTECTED, irregardless of any circumstances. Any doubts, can email us at [email protected] for any queries. Be responsible, play safe!

[AfA_hmor]

Originally Posted by kamarsutra

As mentioned, if the urine of a HIV positive person contains the HIV virus. Can a urine test detect HIV virus in an infected person? Thanks

The HIV virus is passed in the 4 following ways:-
1) From the blood of an infected person to another
2) From semen of an infected person to another
3) From vaginal fluids of an infected person to another
4) Breast of an infected mother to the child

There have not yet been any reported cases of the HIV virus being passed via saliva or urine from an infected person to another person. Anyway, to play safe, remember that sex SHOULD ALWAYS BE PROTECTED, irregardless of any circumstances. Any doubts, can email us at [email protected] for any queries. Be responsible, play safe!

[Big Sexy]

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Tuesdays: 6.30 to 8.00 pm
Wednesdays: 6.30 to 8.00 pm
Saturdays: 1.30 to 3.30 pm
(except on public holidays)
Venue: DSC Clinic, 31 Kelantan Lane, #01 - 16, S 200031
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[Big Sexy]

New Opening Hours for the Anonymous HIV Testing & Counselling Clinic (from MAY 2006 onwards)

Wednesdays: 6.30 to 8.30 pm
Saturdays: 1.30 to 3.30 pm
(except on public holidays)

Venue:

DSC Clinic, 31 Kelantan Lane, #01 - 16, S 200031

A map is available on their website......

Cost: S$20

Pre- and Post-Test Counselling is provided by trained volunteers.

Results are available within 20 min of doing the test.

No personal particulars are recorded even with positive results.

SALE OF ORAQUICK ® ADVANCE™ RAPID HIV-1/2 ANTIBODY TEST KITS

Now available for sale at $25.00 during the opening hours of Anonymous HIV Testing & Counselling Clinic

Please approach the reception to purchase.

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[skyfree]

hi got a question to ask

did something in a moment of folly...

if i french kiss or lick a girl pussy...is there a chance i will get HIV?

[Big Sexy]

you asked "a chance"??? then yes.. for more details please read this thread.

Originally Posted by skyfree

hi got a question to ask

did something in a moment of folly...

if i french kiss or lick a girl pussy...is there a chance i will get HIV?

[Big Sexy]

Home Aid Virus Test
Learn how to use it here.....

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/files/s...l?SITE=ASIAONE