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Links to information about preventing the spread of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).
Reviewed August 2009
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Before your HIV test
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Queensland Health
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You have asked or been advised to have a blood test for HIV. You must give informed consent for this test to be done. This means you need to understand the following information.
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Oct 2009
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HIV and women - safe sex
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Better Health Channel
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Safe sex is important to protect women from a range of sexually transmissible infections (STIs) including the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). In relationships where one partner is HIV positive and the other is not, safe sex is still possible. Talk with your doctor, health worker or AIDS organisation about how you can practice safer sex.
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Jul 2009
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HIV testing
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Better Health Channel
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Early testing, detection and treatment for HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) can help people with HIV to stay healthy and delay the onset of complications including AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Treatment aims to control HIV and support the infected person's immune system. A blood test can show if you have HIV.
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May 2009
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HIV and AIDS - infection control in hospitals
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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Hospitals follow strict infection control guidelines to prevent the spread of HIV to patients. This includes disposing of needles and syringes after one use and sterilising instruments after every use. HIV is a blood borne virus (BBV) that is carried in the blood, semen, vaginal fluids and breast milk. Hospital workers can become infected with HIV if they accidentally prick themselves with a needle or other sharp instrument contaminated with HIV, but this is rare.
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Sep 2008
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HIV, hepatitis and sport
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Better Health Channel
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The risk of catching HIV or hepatitis B or C through sports activity is extremely small. HIV and hepatitis B and C are transmitted through blood, semen or vaginal secretions into the bloodstream. HIV and hepatitis B or C cannot be caught from sweat or saliva from other sportspeople. Standard practice is to stop play if a player is bleeding and allow them to return to play only after bleeding is controlled and the wound to properly covered. Infection control guidelines help keep other players and officials safe.
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Aug 2008
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Treat yourself right
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| Publisher: |
Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO)
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| Description: |
This section is especially for women who are HIV positive, whether they have been diagnosed with HIV recently, or many years ago. It includes current information on a range of topics of specific relevance to women, such as pregnancy and gynaecological issues.
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Oct 2007
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| Title: |
How HIV works
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| Publisher: |
Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO)
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| Description: |
Basic information about how HIV affects your immune system, stages of HIV infection, the impact of antiretroviral (HAART) therapy on the progress of HIV infection, and opportunistic illnesses.
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| Date: |
Jan 2003
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| Title: |
HIV antibody test
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| Publisher: |
Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
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| Description: |
The causes of HIV, information about the testing procedure, its advantages and disadvantages, and the implications of a positive result are considered.
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Jun 1999
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HIV infection: AIDS
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| Publisher: |
Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
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| Description: |
This page discusses HIV infections and AIDS, how it is transmitted, the symptoms, ways to avoid the transmission of HIV, and HIV tests.
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| Date: |
Jul 1998
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Women and HIV - Fact Sheet No 5 - Pregnancy
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| Publisher: |
Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
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| Description: |
Fact Sheet 5 of 6.A series of fact sheets for women about HIV. This information is to assist you if you are: HIV positive and pregnant; HIV positive and want to become pregnant; HIV positive, pregnant, and uncertain about what you want to do; or pregnant, and uncertain about your HIV status.
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| Date: |
Mar 1997
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Women and HIV - Fact Sheet No 2 - Newly Diagnosed
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| Publisher: |
Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
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| Description: |
Fact Sheet 2 of 6.A series of fact sheets for women about HIV. It discusses issues relating to a positive diagnosis following HIV testing and offers you some information and ideas to consider about your immediate future.
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| Date: |
Mar 1997
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