I not sure whether I got infacted on HIV??

[cuteboy12345208]

Originally Posted by handsome1968

huh..? like that should I go? I wan to test STD, do they open now? AFA maininly for AIDS right?

Bro. I suggest u go for the HIV test first. At least u can ease your mind after the test and no need to feel so stressed up. After that, you then go for the normal STD test. Good luck
See my signature for the times of HIV test. Cost only $20 nia

[Sorin^^]

www.dsc-sexualhealth.com.sg

Bro, do check the website above. They tell u of the diff Sexually Transmitted Diseases(STDs).

Rgds

[Rof|maoxz]

Originally Posted by TheSting

today there's the AFA anonymous screening after lunch.
basically u go in, fill up a survey form (with no personal identification whatsoever), pay up 20 bucks, take a number and wait.

when your number is called, u go into the room, they ask u a few questions (like do you think u're in high risk group, unprotected sex etc..)
and draw a blood sample with a finger prick.

wait for about 20-30 minutes, they will call your number again.. and tell u the results.


totally anonymous, and only pay $20 bucks

Woah, you so experience arh? Kana what that time?

[TheSting]

Originally Posted by Rof|maoxz

Woah, you so experience arh? Kana what that time?

haha
just regular hiv checkup lah.. i do that every few months.. ease of mind

[daneman]

Originally Posted by handsome1968

Hi bro, is wound, sorry for wrong spelling. I never cap when they perform BJ. If the result is positive from DSC, will they informed my employer and my family member? how much is the treatment? is it expansive? how long it take for treatment? Can it be cure? I mean not AIDS..

Bro,
An unprotected BJ brings with it a low risk for HIV, but other STDs such as NGU, syphllis, herpes, Hep B can be transmitted. If positive, your records will still be kept confidential, but if HIV+, then your spouse will have to notified under the law. Treatment fees vary, depending on what treatment is required. Some STDs such as herpes do not have a cure, but most bacterial infections do. The most important is to detect the STD early. Treatment for most STDs at DSC is heavily subsidised by the government so it is pretty affordable.

[AfA_hmor]

Originally Posted by handsome1968

Hi bro, is wound, sorry for wrong spelling. I never cap when they perform BJ. If the result is positive from DSC, will they informed my employer and my family member? how much is the treatment? is it expansive? how long it take for treatment? Can it be cure? I mean not AIDS..

Dear Handsome,

BJ puts you at low risk of contracting HIV infection. Your result cannot be positive unless you confirm it for a test. Forget about the "what-ifs". Your description of the sex partners is so vague, who can give you good advice if that is the case? In any case, if you are tested positive with the DSC or any other private or govt clinic, MOH will be informed. Your wife will be informed only. Your employer will not be informed unless you work in the health care and/or military services.

If you are afraid to be known, you can come down to AfA test site for anonymous testing opening from Tues, Wed, Sat.

Check out our website: http://www.afa.org.sg

There is NO cure HIV infection - once you get it, it stays with you for life. Treatment is for life - you will need to be on medication. Treatment can cost your limbs, rich or poor, handsome or ugly - your savings will be depleted rather quickly. Affordable medical treatments are available with AfA counselling services.

For more questions in private, or counselling services, you can drop us an email at [email protected]

Best wishes
AfA Outreach

[jason19870313]

hi brother

i read from a website questions on hiv cases.( dsc clinic)

questions:what % of people would show up positive at the one month point.



For the HIV test, 95% of those tested will show up positive in the 1st month.


i hope it is helpful to all brother.

[PASSIONAETE04]

Originally Posted by TheSting

haha
just regular hiv checkup lah.. i do that every few months.. ease of mind

Bro, you are a Brave Man !

[AfA_hmor]

Originally Posted by jason19870313

questions:what % of people would show up positive at the one month point.
For the HIV test, 95% of those tested will show up positive in the 1st month.

Dear jason19870313, the window period can vary from person to person, depending on many different factors, like the viral load of the infected party, the sex act that was committed, how safe was the sex, and whether you or both parties were conscious and not otherwise intoxicated during the sex.

Moreover, everyone has a unique immunity system which will react differently to the introduction of the HIV virus into the body. The HIV virus in itself kills not by destroying the host body, but its immune system. Once the immune system is down, other diseases or infections (otherwise also known as opportunistic infection or OIs) can then wreak havoc on the body. Those with a stronger immune system can last the onslaught longer, while those weaker will fall prey faster.

As a result, the window period (typically ranging from days to 3 months) will vary from person to person. It also depends on what test you are talking about – the antigen test or the antibody test.

[jason19870313]

Originally Posted by AfA_hmor

Dear jason19870313, the window period can vary from person to person, depending on many different factors, like the viral load of the infected party, the sex act that was committed, how safe was the sex, and whether you or both parties were conscious and not otherwise intoxicated during the sex.

Moreover, everyone has a unique immunity system which will react differently to the introduction of the HIV virus into the body. The HIV virus in itself kills not by destroying the host body, but its immune system. Once the immune system is down, other diseases or infections (otherwise also known as opportunistic infection or OIs) can then wreak havoc on the body. Those with a stronger immune system can last the onslaught longer, while those weaker will fall prey faster.

As a result, the window period (typically ranging from days to 3 months) will vary from person to person. It also depends on what test you are talking about – the antigen test or the antibody test.

Dear Sir,afa an.. test using what test?

[sunkiss]

Bro handsome1968, go and visit the doctor without hesitation as you are a cheongster. Itchiness and wounds are tell tales signs of STDs. Imagine your fear and the fouled groin area gives you hell. Worst if you spread it to your partners.

[jason19870313]

Originally Posted by AfA_hmor

Dear jason19870313, the window period can vary from person to person, depending on many different factors, like the viral load of the infected party, the sex act that was committed, how safe was the sex, and whether you or both parties were conscious and not otherwise intoxicated during the sex.

Moreover, everyone has a unique immunity system which will react differently to the introduction of the HIV virus into the body. The HIV virus in itself kills not by destroying the host body, but its immune system. Once the immune system is down, other diseases or infections (otherwise also known as opportunistic infection or OIs) can then wreak havoc on the body. Those with a stronger immune system can last the onslaught longer, while those weaker will fall prey faster.

As a result, the window period (typically ranging from days to 3 months) will vary from person to person. It also depends on what test you are talking about – the antigen test or the antibody test.

Dear Jason,

It is true that 95% of those tested after their first exposure will show on the first month. On the third month, it will be almost 100% that if one is positive, the test will show up.

Hope this helps. That said, when one come to do test at our AfA test site, we usually would want our client to come back in in the third month to reconfirm after the first month of exposure.

Best wishes
AfA Outreach


On 09/12/05, jason jason wrote:
Dear Sir

i read a website question on hiv.

i read from a website questions on hiv cases.( dsc clinic)

questions:what % of people would show up positive at the one month point.

answer:For the HIV test, 95% of those tested will show on 1st month.

is it truth ?

thanks a lot