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
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
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
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