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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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Yellow fever vaccine for patients with HIV infection | Cochrane
Authors' conclusions: YF vaccination can produce protective levels of neutralising antibodies in HIV patients
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Abstinence-plus programs for preventing HIV infection in high-income countries (as defined by the World Bank) | Cochrane
Authors' conclusions: Many abstinence-plus programs appear to reduce short-term and long-term HIV risk behavior among youth in high-income countries
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HIV Prevention, Diagnosis and Management | Ausmed
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that affects the immune system. Without treatment, HIV can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). HIV is transmitted via bodily fluids - specifically, blood, breast milk, semen and vaginal fluid.
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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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Viral infections | Lifeblood
Several viruses are transmissible by blood transfusion. Lifeblood’s mandatory testing includes screening for a number of transfusion-transmissible viruses.
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Human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1) - including symptoms, treatment and prevention | SA Health
About Human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLB-1: symptoms, treatment and control
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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) viral load | Pathology Tests Explained
This test measures the amount of HIV in your blood.
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CD4 count | Pathology Tests Explained
This test measures the number of CD4 cells (also known as T-helper cells) in your blood. CD4 cells are a type of white blood cell, and they play an important
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RACGP - Sexually transmissible infections including HIV
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