Carsten Bauhaus, author at ICH WEISS WAS ICH TU

HIV transmission

HIV can be transmitted when bodily fluids such as blood or semen that contain sufficient HI viruses get onto mucous membranes, wounds or directly into the blood. HIV is most frequently passed on during fucking without safe sex. In everyday life, however, HIV is not transmitted.

HIV test

You can only find out if you are HIV-positive with an HIV test. If you know about your HIV infection, you can start treatment in good time. This enables you to live a long and good life. We therefore recommend that you get tested for HIV at least once a year.

Positive. What now?

Much has changed in the treatment of HIV in recent decades. Today, it is possible to lead a good and long life with HIV therapy. Nevertheless, there are still challenges. And there is support.

HIV self-test

In addition to the tests offered by AIDS service organisations, health authorities, testing projects or doctors, there is also the so-called HIV self-test. Is it reliable and where can you get it? We answer the important questions.

Treatment & Therapy

Today, it is recommended to start HIV treatment as early as possible. The medication keeps HIV so well in check that the virus can no longer be passed on during sex, whether with or without a condom. Those who start treatment in good time have an almost normal life expectancy with a good quality of life.

Research

A lot of research is being carried out in the field of HIV - for example on a cure. However, this is not expected in the near future. New studies on an HIV vaccine give new hope - but here too it will take some time. When it comes to HIV therapy, research is also continuing in order to make the drugs even better.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is the most common form of viral hepatitis. However, it is also the least dangerous, almost always heals on its own and leaves no permanent damage. Nevertheless, you should get vaccinated.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is an inflammation of the liver against which you can be vaccinated. It is transmitted during sex and drug use, among other things.

Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C (HCV) is increasingly being diagnosed in gay men, especially those who are HIV-positive. Unlike hepatitis A and B, there is no vaccination and even if you have had the disease, it does not protect you from further infection. However, thanks to new therapies, hepatitis C can now be cured in three months. We recommend treatment e.g. in HIV specialist practices or in gastroenterological practices.

Syphilis

Syphilis often causes no symptoms, or these are not recognised, or they disappear again. However, the bacteria remain in the body and can cause serious damage to health after some time. Syphilis is diagnosed by a blood test. It can be treated and cured with antibiotics.

Carsten Bauhaus

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