While other STDs cause embarrassment, HIV causes tremendous fear. The situation only gets worse if the disease is left undiagnosed and untreated. And don't think just because you don't have symptoms you're disease free. You can have HIV for as long as ten years and still not show signs of it.
Any time you're worrying about an STD, you should also think about HIV, and vice versa. These days, testing for HIV is confidential, quick, accurate and easy, often involving no needles.
The effects of going untreated, not to mention the risks of infecting others, far outweigh any potential embarrassment. Get tested.
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Tuesday 18 March
By orlandopup
The Picture representing this article about HIV is morbid. What a great way to pick up someone from being down, because of facing HIV in his/her life. Way to go AOL.
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Tuesday 18 March
By Bill Kauffman
Way to go, Love the picture associated with this article. What a great way to pick someone up, after finding out his HIV status is PLUS. You are dead already. Bam, Thank you, who had the creative mind on this one.
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Friday 25 April
By Bill Kauffman
I talk to my HIV+ friend about this issue and he was depressed about it
Wednesday 19 March
By rikudemyx
Its good to show that all men need to fear HIV Im bi myself and negative and all my gay friends are negative but two of my straight friends are positive. ALL men need to look out for HIV.
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