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Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV prevention - Better Health Channel

PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) is antiviral medication to prevent HIV infection. Learn what is PEP, what PEP is for, where to get PEP, important reminders about PEP and where to get help.

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Living Well with HIV - Positive Women Victoria

Living Well with HIV Positive Women Victoria (PWV) are here to help you on your journey

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HIV post exposure prophylaxis | SA Health

Detailed information for consumers about what is post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV, why you might need it and what to do if you think you have been exposed to HIV.

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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) p24 antigen | Pathology Tests Explained

The p24 test identifies actual HIV virus particles in blood (p24 is a capsid structural protein which makes up a protein 'shell' on the surface of the HIV vi

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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) serology | Pathology Tests Explained

HIV, human immunodeficiency virus, causes AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) by slowly destroying the immune system, leaving the body vulnerable to de

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What is Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)? | Information | Sexual Health Victoria - Sexual Health Victoria

HIV is a sexually transmissible infection and blood borne virus. Explore our of articles about HIV and find the information you need to know.

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HIV and AIDS in children & teenagers | Raising Children Network

AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) is caused by HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). HIV and AIDS are very rare conditions in Australian children.

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Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) | 1800 My Options

Get information on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) with 1800 My Options. Learn about prevention, symptoms, and treatment options to maintain your sexual health and well-being.

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The Facts about HIV and Aids - what is is, how to prevent it, how to treat it

Despite what a lot of people think, HIV and AIDS aren’t actually the same thing. If HIV is left untreated it can develop into AIDS. Here's everything you need to know about preventing and treating HIV and AIDS.

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Chlamydia fact sheet - Fact sheets

Chlamydia is a sexually transmissible infection. Many people who are infected do not have symptoms of infection but can still spread the disease. Chlamydia can lead to infertility, and other complications if not treated.

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