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In an era of effective antiretrovirals, people with HIV who are treated consistently can have a life expectancy close to the general population and live with quality. This guide explains how long people with HIV live, what helps them live long, and why treatment changes everything.
Symptoms like significant weight loss, chronic diarrhea, and night sweats can occur in advanced-stage HIV, which usually develops after years without treatment. But these symptoms have many other causes. The good news is treatment helps prevent this stage. This guide explains it clearly and accurately.
Swollen lymph nodes can be an early HIV symptom, often in several places like the neck, armpits, and groin. But swollen nodes have many other causes. This guide explains which swelling is concerning, what tenderness means, and when to test for HIV.
A needlestick or blood splashed into the eyes, mouth, or an open wound can cause worry about HIV. The risk depends on several factors, and if assessed as a risk, PEP should be taken within 72 hours. This guide explains the risk levels, first aid, and the steps to take.
Mosquito bites do not transmit HIV, and sharing items, toilets, meals, or casual contact don't transmit it either, because HIV is transmitted only through limited routes. This guide explains why mosquitoes don't spread it, what doesn't transmit HIV, and how HIV is actually transmitted.
PrEP is HIV prevention medicine taken before exposure, highly effective when taken consistently. In Thailand, PrEP services are accessible and entitlements help eligible people get it at no cost. This guide explains who should consider it, how to start, what to test, and where to access it free.
Health check-ups before marriage or insurance often include HIV testing along with other conditions like syphilis and hepatitis. This guide explains what to test, how to get a medical certificate, where to test, and what to know about HIV results and insurance.
Testing negative for HIV several times but still feeling anxious is something many people experience. This guide explains when a test result is conclusive, why repeated testing may not help, and how to care for anxiety with understanding, plus how to seek support.
A sexual-health check-up should not test only for HIV but also cover other STIs like syphilis, gonorrhea, and hepatitis. This guide explains what to test for, how often, who should test, and how testing works, so you can care for your sexual health comprehensively.
