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Testing for HIV at 1 month with a 4th-generation test gives a fairly reliable result for many people, but standards still recommend confirming at 3 months for certainty. This guide explains the window period, accuracy over time, and what to do when a 1-month test is negative.
Condoms are highly effective at preventing HIV when used correctly and consistently, but not 100%, because they can break, slip, or be used incorrectly. This guide explains how effective condoms are, how they work, why there's sometimes still risk, how to use them correctly, and combination prevention.
An oral fluid HIV test is a convenient screening method that doesn't require a blood draw, detecting antibodies in fluid at the gums — not testing whether saliva carries the virus. This guide explains how oral fluid testing works, how accurate it is, how it differs from blood testing, and its steps and limitations.
Taking PrEP effectively requires consistency, because consistency is the key to protection. This guide explains how to take PrEP, when, how many days before it protects, what to do if you miss a dose, plus monitoring and precautions, so you can use PrEP with confidence.
CD4 and viral load are two key values in HIV care. CD4 shows immune strength — higher is better — while viral load shows the amount of virus — lower is better, with the goal of undetectable. This guide explains what both are, how to read results, and what the treatment goals are.
Telling a partner you have HIV takes courage and preparation, and there's no single right way. This guide offers approaches for preparing, choosing the time and how to talk, the role of U=U in reducing fear, handling a partner's reactions, and caring for yourself through the process with understanding.
A single act of unprotected sex can transmit HIV, even though the per-act odds are not very high and vary by many factors. This guide explains the per-act odds by route, factors that raise the risk, ways to reduce it, and what to do after a single risk.
PrEP and PEP are HIV prevention medicines many people confuse. The main difference: PrEP is taken in advance for people with ongoing risk, while PEP is emergency medicine taken after a risk within 72 hours. This guide explains the differences, how to choose, effectiveness, side effects, and access in Thailand in detail.
You can test for HIV in many places — public hospitals, specialized clinics, anonymous clinics, and self-test kits. Each method returns results at different speeds, some within 20 minutes. This guide explains where to test, how fast results come, whether same-day testing is possible, and how to prepare.
