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Did
You Say, AIDS?
By Dr. Vivek Jain
HOW TO PROCEED
WHEN YOU SUSPECT INFECTION
(Especially for
those with high-risk behaviour)
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RELAX. DON’T PANIC
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Get an ELIZA test done at a laboratory
after 12- 14 weeks of the suspected exposure. In an Indian set-up nothing
can help diagnose AIDS before this. Meanwhile assuming that you are infected
take care and do not infect others. (E.g. No blood donation, no unprotected
intercourse, no pregnancy).
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If the test is negative - learn a lesson
not to repeat the mistake.
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If positive - get a repeat test done
and if possible a Western blot.
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If Western blot too is positive, not
everything is lost. Get professional help at counselling centres. Contact
the nearest Government hospital. Get advice as to the drug therapy to be
started.
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Lead a regular, hygienic and a fit lifestyle.
[Healthy nutritious food, no vices]. Avoid stress. In short, avoid anything
that can lead to an infection affecting the body. On the other hand, anything
that boosts the body’s general immunity helps.
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Yoga, Relaxation, Meditation are said
to help a lot.
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Conquer fear.
High Risk Behaviour: More than one
sexual partner (any sex)
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Anal Intercourse
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Drug addiction
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Patient of STD’s
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Blood Transfusion Recipients
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