2023-07-28 21:37:58
This July 31, between 10:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., will take place rapid HIV detection tests on the esplanade of the Montevideo City Hall building, on Avenida 18 de Julio, number 1360. This important initiative seeks to offer the community a service confidential and free for early detection of this disease.
The event, organized by a team of health professionals committed to prevention and the well-being of the population, aims to facilitate access to these fundamental tests for the early detection of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The relevance of these tests lies in their ability to provide accurate results in a matter of minutes, allowing those who take the test make informed decisions about your health.
To carry out the study, there is no need for an agenda, documentation or medical requirement, and the result is delivered confidentially.
What is HIV, what are its symptoms, and how to prevent it
The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) It is an infection that affects millions of people around the world and represents one of the most critical challenges for public health. This virus weakens the body’s immune system, leaving it vulnerable to various life-threatening diseases and complications.
HIV is mainly transmitted to through direct contact with certain infected bodily fluids, such as blood, semen, and vaginal secretions. Unprotected sexual intercourse, the sharing of contaminated needles, and mother-to-child transmission during pregnancy or lactation are the main routes of infection.
The symptoms of HIV can vary and, in the early stages, can be similar to those of a common flu, such as fever, fatigue, and sore throat. However, the most alarming feature of HIV is that it can remain dormant for many years. without manifesting symptomsmaking early detection difficult and increasing the risk of transmission to others.
HIV prevention is critical to slowing its spread. Consistent and correct use of condom during sexual intercourse is an effective measure. Also, it is essential avoid sharing syringes and needles and undergo periodic tests to know the status of the infection. In addition, HIV-positive pregnant women can receive appropriate treatment to reduce the risk of transmitting the virus to their babies.
HIV awareness and promotion of safer sex practices are key to combating this pandemic. Investment in research, access to antiretroviral treatment and health education are fundamental pillars in the fight against HIV. Only through a global effort can we confront this disease and work towards a future without HIV.
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