If you think you may have had an exposure to HIV in the last 72 hours please read on. You are at risk of HIV if you: Had sex with a HIV positive partner or someone whose HIV status is unknown. Injected drugs and shared equipment such as needles or syringes with others Slept with anyone who has … Read more
When it comes to the transmission of HIV, there’s a lot of misinformation and misconceptions out there. One of the most common concerns that I’ve encountered is the question of whether HIV can be transmitted through oral sex. To answer this question, we first need to understand how medical ‘truths’ are determined. The Complexity of … Read more
Pre-exposure prophylaxis, more commonly known as PrEP, has brought about a seismic shift in our approach to HIV prevention. It is like a protective shield, an armor that guards us against an invisible enemy. It is a testament to how far medical science has come, not only treating illnesses but preemptively fending them off. PrEP … Read more
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a life-altering disease that, over time, weakens the immune system, making the body more susceptible to other diseases. If left untreated, the condition can progress to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), a severe phase of the disease that can be life-threatening. HIV is a global health issue, affecting millions of people … Read more
When it comes to understanding the HIV window period, one might come across a variety of numbers – ranging from 3 months to 6 months, and sometimes even up to a year. So, what precisely constitutes the HIV window period? To fully comprehend this, let’s take a journey back in time to the early 1980s … Read more
We understand that taking an HIV test can be a daunting experience for many, primarily due to concerns about privacy and confidentiality. Recognizing this, the Ministry of Health in Singapore took a significant step in 2008 to alleviate these fears. They selected a few clinics, including ours at Robertson Walk, to conduct anonymous HIV tests. … Read more
This discussion will be organized into three main sections: certain methods of HIV transmission, hypothetical routes of transmission, and scenarios where transmission is impossible. It’s crucial to note that the transmission of HIV necessitates the contact of a fluid from an HIV-positive individual with an HIV-negative person. The virus is present in high concentrations in … Read more
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a serious global health concern, affecting millions of individuals worldwide. One of the key factors contributing to the transmission of HIV is its ability to survive outside the human body, albeit for a limited duration. Understanding the viability of HIV outside the body is crucial for implementing effective preventive measures … Read more
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) is a medical intervention designed to prevent HIV infection after potential exposure to the virus. This treatment involves taking antiretroviral drugs for a period of 28 days. The purpose of PEP is to stop the virus from establishing a permanent infection in the body, thereby preventing the onset of HIV disease. HIV … Read more
2Just yesterday, in July 2015, a shocking news story broke out in Sydney. Reports revealed that as many as 12,000 individuals were urged to undergo testing for HIV and Hepatitis. The reason? The dental clinics where they had received treatment were under scrutiny for alleged “poor hygiene practices.” It seems that these dentists were accused … Read more