Approximately 1.2 million people in the US have HIV. Whether you’re wondering what’s next after a possible exposure or just looking for a preventative treatment option, we’re here to help.
WHAT IS HIV?
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is an incurable virus that attacks the body’s immune system. It is spread through infected bodily fluids, including seminal and vaginal fluids. These fluids can transmit the virus when they come into contact with uninfected blood or bodily fluids. Some common symptoms of HIV are fever and muscle pains, headache, mouth sores, and swollen lymph glands.
IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE OR HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO HIV,WE URGE YOU TO GET TESTED.
WHAT IS HIV?
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is an incurable virus that attacks the body’s immune system. It is spread through infected bodily fluids, including seminal and vaginal fluids. These fluids can transmit the virus when they come into contact with uninfected blood or bodily fluids. Some common symptoms of HIV are fever and muscle pains, headache, mouth sores, and swollen lymph glands.
IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE OR HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO HIV,WE URGE YOU TO GET TESTED.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?
Symptoms of HIV can often be similar to the flu or other viral infections, including:
Headache
Fever and muscle pains
Diarrhea
Sore throat
Night sweats
Swollen lymph glands
Mouth sores
Diarrhea
HOW TO PREVENT HIV
Prep
PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a proactive, protection-based medication that prevents HIV infection for HIV-negative individuals. Unlike nPEP, PrEP is only effective against HIV when taken regularly prior to a possible exposure.
nPep
nPEP (non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis) is a reactive, protection-based medication that helps prevent HIV infection when taken within 72 hours of exposure. It works by disrupting the pathways the HIV virus uses to spread permanent infection throughout the body.
ANTIVIRAL MEDICATIONS
ANTIBIOTICS
Because HIV is a virus, it must be treated with antiviral medications. After a positive test result, you will have a conversation with a medical professional to determine a treatment plan that works for you.
Talk to a professional
We know HIV can be difficult to talk about, but we also know it’s important to have those conversations. With your privacy and comfort top of mind, our trusted healthcare professionals are here to guide you every step of the way. HelixCheck provides comprehensive healthcare services to the community.
We know HIV can be difficult to talk about, but we also know it’s important to have those conversations. With your privacy and comfort top of mind, our trusted healthcare professionals are here to guide you every step of the way. HelixCheck provides comprehensive healthcare services to the community.