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Links to information about preventing the spread of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).
Updated August 2008
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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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Apr 2008
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HIV testing
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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It is advisable to be tested for HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) if you are at risk of becoming infected. Early detection and treatment can help people with HIV to stay healthy and delays the onset of complications of HIV infection including AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Treatment aims to control HIV and support the infected person's immune system.
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Feb 2008
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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.
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Sep 2008
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How HIV works
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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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Jan 2003
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Women and HIV - Fact sheet no 5 - Pregnancy
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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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| Title: |
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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| 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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| Date: |
Jun 1999
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| Title: |
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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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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Nov 2007
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HIV, hepatitis and sport
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
The risk that a player infected with HIV or hepatitis B or C will spread these blood borne viruses (BBVs) to other players is extremely small. It is unlawful to prevent a person infected with HIV or hepatitis B from participating in sport. Infection control guidelines help keep other players and officials safe.
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Aug 2008
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HIV and women - safe sex
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
In some relationships, one partner is HIV positive and the other is not. This can raise a number of issues such as how to have sex safely. Finding out more about what is safe, talking to others with experience or talking with a counsellor may be helpful.
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| Date: |
Feb 2007
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