Outline the importance of HIV testing

      

Outline the importance of HIV testing.

  

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Raphael
Testing of HIV is important for all people, whether they are HIV-positive or negative. Incase one turns HIV-negative, one should still avoid activities which may lead to HIV infection.

If a person is HIV-positive, he/she should:
• Be careful not to infect others
• Avoid more infection from other HIV-positive people
• Be helped to continue living positively with HIV
• Know what type of food to eat and which type of drugs to use
Important also is to go for HIV test before engaging in marriage or having a baby.
raphael answered the question on October 7, 2018 at 15:02


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