Module 1: What Is HIV Test Counseling? Why Is It Important?
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Module 1: What is HIV Test Counseling?
Module 1: What Is HIV Test Counseling? Why Is It Important? Screen 7 of 12
AIDS
Most people don’t develop immune system problems until many years after they are infected with HIV. Even though they don’t have symptoms, they can infect others with HIV.
When a person with HIV contracts one of the specific AIDS-related opportunistic infections or when their CD4+ cell count falls below 200, a doctor diagnoses AIDS.
Today, medications often can delay or prevent the progression of HIV to AIDS. With proper medical care, many people with HIV are living long and productive lives.
AHP has compiled more information on HIV and AIDS in a PDF that you can download from our Web site:
Frequently Asked Questions in HIV Counseling and Testing
Ask yourself: When does a doctor diagnose AIDS?
If you’re not sure, reread the last few screens.
AIDS
Most people don’t develop immune system problems until many years after they are infected with HIV. Even though they don’t have symptoms, they can infect others with HIV.
When a person with HIV contracts one of the specific AIDS-related opportunistic infections or when their CD4+ cell count falls below 200, a doctor diagnoses AIDS.
Today, medications often can delay or prevent the progression of HIV to AIDS. With proper medical care, many people with HIV are living long and productive lives.
AHP has compiled more information on HIV and AIDS in a PDF that you can download from our Web site:
Frequently Asked Questions in HIV Counseling and Testing
Ask yourself: When does a doctor diagnose AIDS?
If you’re not sure, reread the last few screens.