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Testing is part of it
It is best to get tested for HIV once a year. Take the opportunity to get tested for other sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhoea, syphilis or chlamydia. to have it checked.
The right time to test
If you want to rule out the possibility that you have been infected with HIV, you should six weeks at the earliest after the last risk situation with a Laboratory test tested.
With HIV rapid testsas they are often offered in AIDS support centres or prevention projects, must be carried out after the last risk situation. at least twelve weeks wait. The waiting times of several weeks are necessary because only then can the HIV tests reliably rule out an infection.
Where can I get tested?
HIV tests are offered by health authorities, AIDS service organisations and prevention projects, among others. Many offer rapid tests, which means it only takes half an hour for the result to be available.
During an HIV test at a gay project or an AIDS service organisation, you can also receive advice on questions relating to HIV, sexually transmitted diseases and sexuality.
You can also have the test carried out by a doctor, but this is then no longer anonymous, unlike AIDS service centres or other test centres.
With an HIV self-test you can test yourself for HIV.
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With HIV rapid testsas they are often offered in AIDS support centres or prevention projects, must be carried out after the last risk situation. at least twelve weeks wait.
