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Frequently Asked Questions About HIV and STD Testing


Description

This tool provides answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing.

It addresses the following questions:

  • Who should be tested for STDs?
  • Should I get an HIV test?
  • How long after a possible exposure should I wait to get tested for HIV?
  • How do HIV tests work?
  • What are the different HIV screening tests available in the United States?
  • If I test HIV negative, does that mean that my sex partner is HIV negative also?
  • What if I test positive for HIV?
  • I'm HIV positive. Where can I get information about treatment?
  • Why does the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend HIV screening for all pregnant women?

Links are also provided for information on the following:

  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection
  • Herpes
  • Bacterial vaginosis
  • Pelvic inflammatory disease
  • Trichomoniasis
Links to the Tool:
This tool is available at: http://www.hivtest.org/faq.aspx

Developer

AIDS.gov; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; National Prevention Information Network

Funding Sources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


QualityTool Topic

Disease/Condition-Related; Prevention and wellness


History

  • Release Date: 04/2006
  • Review Date: 04/2008
  • Recent Summary: 04/2008
  • Original Summary: 04/2006
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Last updated: March 14, 2012.