All you need to know about HIV

[mentos1]

Maybe you should go and do a full body checkup. It may not be HIV that is causing all these symptoms.

[xXAsSaSsInxX]

anyway.how does the lymph node feels like,and where isit?really veyr swollen?
im afraid to go for the test.im afraid of knowing the result.

[j_lloyd1979]

Does anyone knows if there is a record that a someone got contracted HIV from the AFA anonymous testing?

Please advise

[Big Sexy]

go for a check 3month after date of exposure..

Originally Posted by worrying

hi guys, i took the test at the 4 week mark. it turned out negative.
should i test at 6/8 week with DSC instead of AFA?

lymph node are all over the body.. but u can normally detect the swell in the throat first..

Originally Posted by xXAsSaSsInxX

anyway.how does the lymph node feels like,and where isit?really veyr swollen?

to the best of my knowledge...i dont think there is such a case yet..the risk is there..but there is no record that someone has contacted HIV from AFA testing

Originally Posted by j_lloyd1979

Does anyone knows if there is a record that a someone got contracted HIV from the AFA anonymous testing?

Please advise

[Sawyerr]

I guess I can totally understand why ppl are scared. I mean I had unprotected oral sex but protected sex with a FL 1 month ago and I have reali scary thoughts every day. The fear kinda grips you and it's always at the back of your mind.

Everyday you find yourself going online to check the symptoms.

You want to go for the test but you are afraid.

You keep telling yourself everything is fine.

You ask yourself the question "what have you done?" and your mind is tinged with regret.

That being said, the temptation of fuckin around is really great.

But at the end of the day I think have to really resist no matter what.

Cus once the sperm comes out you lose your edge and the craving.

I'm no saint and I still worry if I have contracted any thing though the chances are very low. But I tell myself that I have to be strong and not succumb to the urge to visit any stranger for sex again.

Take care and I wish good health to all. =)

[worrying]

Originally Posted by Big Sexy

go for a check 3month after date of exposure..

i jus did the test at 6 weeks. negative too.

but one thing to note, i had some bacteria infection prior to the exposure. so right now i believe that due to this i mayb slow to seroconvert. will be gg back at the three month mark.

funny that im negative but i get all the hiv rash (that appears now and then like it shld) and now pneumonia. pneumonia is one of the opportunistic infection that comes along with hiv. if i really kena at the three month mark then im really a gem! my body has been weak too...with enlarged neck node and fatigue due to the pneumonia. i read that normal people dun get pneumonia that easily. so all bets are off here.

talking so much is no use. i will post here with my results then. i may b the 1-2% who seroconvert late due to lack of exercise for yrs and the possible fungi/bacteria infection.

praying hard nowadays.

[Big Sexy]

then u should be close to 80% clear of HIV..IMO..
no need to worry so much now..

Originally Posted by worrying

i jus did the test at 6 weeks. negative too.

[worrying]

Originally Posted by Big Sexy

then u should be close to 80% clear of HIV..IMO..
no need to worry so much now..

tested negative at 8 weeks plus. using oraquick this time.

[Big Sexy]

that good news...u are almost cleared..

Originally Posted by worrying

tested negative at 8 weeks plus. using oraquick this time.

[dnio424]

Hi ,

What the accuracy of oraquick as compared to blood test?

[Big Sexy]

this has been answered many times...
about 90% if used correctly i would say

Originally Posted by dnio424

Hi ,

What the accuracy of oraquick as compared to blood test?

[starwind]

i have a few questions , hope bro here could advise.

ok let imagine tat the lady is HIV+

1) when are u cap while doing it and in the middle of the intercourse u start feeling sore and develop abrasion on ur dick head but still carry on.

This is consider high risk or low risk of geting HIV.

2) BBBJ with abrasion on dick head, high or low risk of geting HIV

3) cap's on thru out while having sex. BUT during the girl's period. high / low risk ?


tks inadvance for those who help explain the above.

[Big Sexy]

Expansion of Anonymous HIV Testing Programme in Singapore

30 Oct 2008

1 The Ministry of Health will increase the number of anonymous HIV test sites in Singapore from the current three - Anteh Dispensary, Cambridge Clinic, and the Action for AIDS Anonymous HIV Testing and Counseling Clinic - to seven, with effect from 1 November 2008. Details of the new test sites are available at Annex.

2 This move is to further encourage individuals at risk of HIV infection to go for testing and to do so early. We recognise that there may be individuals who would like to be tested for HIV but who would prefer not to be identified to healthcare personnel. Hence, anonymous HIV tests provide an alternative to conventional HIV testing.

3 We are encouraged by the increase in the number of people going for anonymous HIV tests in Singapore. The number of anonymous HIV tests carried out has increased from 5,639 in 2005 to 8,251 in 2007. The overall rate of positive cases detected in anonymous testing has ranged from 1.45% in 2005, to 1.91% in 2006 and 1.59% in 2007. The percentage of first-timers going for anonymous HIV testing has also risen from 65% (from Jun 06 – Jun 07) to 74% (from Jul 07 – Jun 08) at the two GP clinics.

Rise in HIV cases

4 The number of HIV cases in Singapore has continued to increase over the years, with 423 cases in 2007. In the first 6 months of 2008, 154 HIV/AIDS cases (143 males and 11 females) have been diagnosed. More than half of the new cases which presented in 2007 had late-stage diagnosis (53%). This was similar to the pattern in previous years (58% in 2006). Studies have shown that individuals who are aware of their HIV-positive status will take steps to protect their partners. Therefore, early testing will help to control the spread of HIV. Early detection and treatment of HIV infection can also help to significantly delay the onset of AIDS, reduce the risk of death, and improve the quality of life.

Anonymous HIV testing

5 Anonymous HIV Testing will be performed on individuals upon request and who have no signs and symptoms of AIDS. Anonymous HIV testing is carried out on oral fluid or blood from finger prick using rapid HIV test kits registered with the Health Sciences Authority, namely, Orasure Oraquick Rapid HIV-1/2 Antibody Test and Inverness Medical Determine HIV-1/2 Antibody Test respectively. The use of rapid HIV tests will allow results to be ready in approximately 20 minutes. Persons with reactive rapid HIV test results will be asked to provide a venous blood sample for further laboratory-based confirmatory testing.

6 Pre- and post-test counselling will be provided to all persons who undergo anonymous HIV testing at the clinics. The person will also be given information on the "window period" for HIV infection. The "window period" refers to the time taken for a HIV-infected person to develop antibodies to the HIV virus. Most people will develop antibodies within 3 months of infection while some may take up to 6 months. During the "window period", an infected person may not show a reactive test on the HIV rapid test or other antibody-based HIV tests which detects the presence of HIV antibodies. Hence, a person would usually be advised by his doctor to be re-tested after the "window period" to confirm his test result if the test was non-reactive and there has been a recent history of high-risk sexual or other exposure. Persons who are found to be HIV-positive will be given appropriate medical advice and counselling.

Public advisory

7 The most effective way to prevent HIV infection is to remain faithful to one’s spouse/partner and to avoid casual sex and sex with prostitutes. A HIV-infected person looks and feels normal during the early stage of the infection. It is therefore not possible to tell if a person is infected or not by looking at his/her appearance.

8 Persons engaging in high-risk sexual behaviour, such as having multiple sexual partners, engaging in casual sex or sex with prostitutes, are strongly advised to use condoms to reduce their risk of HIV infection. Condoms should be used consistently and correctly during every sexual encounter. They should also go for regular HIV testing.

9 It is an offence under the Infectious Diseases (Amendment) Act 2008 if a person who has reason to believe that he has, or has been exposed to a significant risk of contracting HIV/AIDS, does not take reasonable precautions to protect his sexual partner, such as by using condoms, even if he is ignorant of his HIV positive status. Alternatively, he can go for a HIV test to confirm that he is HIV-negative. Otherwise, he must inform his partner of the risk of contracting HIV from him, leaving the partner to voluntarily accept the risk, if he or she so wishes.

10 More information about HIV and AIDS can be found at the Health Promotion Board website at About AIDS - Home page.

[hole_me]

hi bro.. what is the percentage of getting HIV thru painting?

[andyk]

Hey BRO BIG SEXY,

U have been really great by contributing lots of info on your thread ! Please keep up the great effort !!!

Earlier i was having lunch with my buddies & our good doctor buddy mentioned that latest updates is that the scientist are close to a cure for AIDS ! Have you read or have any info on this ? Of course i tried earlier surfing the internet for the latest medical news & there was one news that the doctors were making much progress with some drugs but they still can't really get rid of the virus from the body system.

This is a very interesting & important topic which we really need to keep ourselves updated !

But with the current financial crisis affecting affecting the world superpowers USA & richest people liked Bill Gates funding the cure for AIDS,sadly there maybe some changes & slowdowns for this !

Let's update & share any latest news on the cure for AIDS here !

Cheers & Take Care Always !
Andyk