Hiv
- Before your HIV test
You have asked or been advised to have a blood test for HIV. You must give informed consent for this test to be done. This means you need to understand the following information.
- HIV - Women
The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is the virus that can lead to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
- HIV Contact Tracing - Client Responsibilities
A factsheet with information on confidentiality and the legal obligations for people who have been recently diagnosed with HIV.
- HIV Recent Diagnosis
Recently you had an HIV test and in a follow-up consultation with your doctor it was confirmed that the result was positive. This means that at some point in time you have been infected with HIV. Having HIV does not mean you have AIDS.
- HIV and AIDS
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that can lead to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). People who are infected with the virus are said to be HIV positive. Over time if left untreated (usually many years), HIV can ...
- HIV and your oral health
This fact sheet explains changes that can occur in the mouths of people with HIV and steps they can take to maintain oral health.
- Oral piercing
This fact sheet explains common short and long-term complications caused by oral piercing and how to limit the chance of complications.
- Post-exposure Prophylaxis - HIV
A fact sheet describing post-exposure prophylactic treatment for HIV - what it is, how it works, potential side effects and where to get a prescription.
- Safe Sex
Safe sex is about:
preventing sexually transmissible infections (STIs)
avoiding unintended pregnancy
staying emotionally healthy.
- Trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis is caused by a tiny parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis. This parasite infects the genitals and urethra (the tube which carries urine from the bladder to the outside) in both men and women.
Last updated: 16 May, 2012
Last reviewed: 16 May, 2012
