Hiv And Aids Testing Clinics

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Texas: Testing for HIV/AIDS at Clinics to Be Routine

HIV testing soon will be routine at 16 of the 19 public health clinics serving Austin's Travis County. Health officials in March initiated routine HIV testing at four of the clinics run by Travis County CommUnityCare, the clinics overseen by the... Read more »

Harare, Zimbabwe, Maternity Clinics Reportedly Conducting Compulsory HIV/AIDS Tests on Pregnant Women

"In a move that is likely to raise the ire of HIV/AIDS activists, maternity clinics in [Harare] are conducting compulsory HIV/AIDS tests on pregnant women before they can register for delivery," the Zimbabwean reports, adding, "Scores of pregnant... Read more »

Colorado: Clinics Boost Number Tested for HIV/AIDS -- Authorities Credit Fast Exam, Marketing Campaigns

National HIV Testing Day was June 27, capping off an effort by health officials in Colorado to boost screenings there. The Colorado AIDS Project (CAP) has stepped up its outreach, and its free testing center has served twice as many people during... Read more »

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HIV Test at Clinic

What type of safety precautions are put into place at HIV testing sites? I recently took a test at a free clinic (I get one done every year but this was the first time at a clinic) and the test came back negative. They did both a blood draw and a...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

This forum is dedicated to HIV-positive folks, particularly those who have concerns related to fatigue and/or anemia. Questions related to HIV transmission, prevention, safer sex, HIV testing and risk should be sent to Dr. Bob at his "Safe Sex... Read more »

Free HIV or STD testing Clinic in NYC

I want to know are there any places that offer free HIV and STD testing?...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

For New York City, call 1-800-TALK-HIV. The Department of Health will schedule an appointment at a clinic closest to you. You can also request to be tested at an anonymous site.RMK... Read more »

3 HIV Elisa test + 1 inconclusive WB 1 negative WB(same clinic) 4 rapid test - (2 different clinics)

Dr BobThis all started back in july of 08 when i got my first + elisa and a inconclusive on the WB, I was retested a week later at the same place elisa + WB NEG. Had a uni-gold test done that day as well was neg. March of this yesr had another...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,You and your wife are definitively HIV negative. Your positive ELISA tests are false positives as demonstrated by your subsequent negative HIV tests, including a Western Blot. There are a number of potential causes for false-positive ELISA tests.... Read more »

HIV/AIDS CLINIC-NURSE NEEDS ADVICE. Donation added!

I work at an HIV/AIDS Clinic in a urban setting. I usually am OK with working there and rarely have fears. 1. I used the restroom directly after our HIV patients (like as he walked out, I walked in) I sat on the toilet seat and DID NOT use a seat...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Nurse Betty,Your fears are irrational and unwarranted.1. "Is this a risk or should I go back to not even letting it bother me and do my job without worrying?" Definitely the latter! The only way you can catch HIV in that bathroom... Read more »

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tests neg.- clinical pos.!

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I have a lot of pain and hiv -symptoms after a risk.(lymph-pain,body pain, skinproblems and more) Every day severe symptoms and pain !!! Not in my head! Another malady was not founded. I have done 5 elisa-tests for hiv1 and hiv 2 about 14 months.... Read more »

Standard STD clinic tests should be done too

Posted by Anonymous

Standard STD clinic tests should be done along with AIDS HIV and get vaccinated for hepatitis.

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Testing for AIDS HIV and other STDs

Posted by Anonymous

Getting tested for the standard STD clinic tests works better than just getting one test because the tests are cross indicators. Often people with an STD have more than one infection.

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HIV/AIDS Clinical Director - Northern CA

Posted by Anonymous

Open Door Community Health Centers in Arcata, CA is looking for a HIV/AIDS Clinical Director. Position responsible for guiding and monitoring all clincal aspects of the development, implementation, and administration of a comprehensive HIV/AIDS... Read more »

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