A Basic Preventative Program for HIV and AIDS
People can contract HIV and AIDS a variety of ways such as sex, drug use, or even a blood transfusion, although this last way is virtually non-existent since the mid 1980's when blood donation screening was instituted.
The extensive knowledge about HIV and AIDS has only come within the past thirty or so years. Before that, these autoimmune conditions were not even a blip on the medical community radar. Once seen as a gay disease, HIV and AIDS has become a disease viewed more universally. While strides are being made every day, there is still not cure for these problems and chances are that there won't be for a long time.
People can contract HIV and AIDS a variety of ways such as sex, drug use, or even a blood transfusion, although this last way is virtually non-existent since the mid 1980's when blood donation screening was instituted. Knowing how these autoimmune conditions are developed, it is easy to come up with a basic preventative program for HIV and AIDS so that you don't contract them either.
The Sex Factor
Do not engage in anal, oral or vaginal sex until you are sure of your partner's HIV or AIDS status. If you are in a new relationship, make it a point to exchange a doctor's lab report showing that each of you has been tested negative for any type of disease. Do not sleep with multiple partners without protection such as a latex condom.
If one or both of you have HIV or AIDS, always use a latex condom and lubricant during sex. There are different strains of HIV and if you already have one, there is a chance you could contract another and boost your chances of developing AIDS a lot quicker. Plus, a condom will protect each of you from other sexually transmitted diseases or even a common yeast infection.
Whenever you have a new partner, get another HIV/AIDS test to keep your mind and that of your partner's at ease. Condoms are the best way to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS but they are not infallible.
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Just Say No to Drugs
Needles are the predominant way that HIV and AIDS is spread. People who have developed major drug habits often stop caring about sharing needles to shoot heroin or some other drug into their system. They just care about their next fix. Unfortunately, not taking precautions, even in drug use, can eventually kill you.
It's hard to lecture a drug user about the practice of using clean needles for their next fix. When someone is that bad off to inject an illicit substance into their bodies, the last thing they are going to think about is HIV or AIDS.
Practice Proper Precautions
If you work in the healthcare field, always take proper precautions when it comes to handling used needles. Every so often you hear of a nurse or doctor pricking them with a needle only to contract HIV. Be particularly diligent in handling needles when administering drugs or taking blood from drug users and those afflicted with HIV or AIDS.
If you are fond of tattoos, be sure the tattoo parlor you choose practices cleanliness and have passed inspection. There have been cases where innocent people go in for a tattoo and come out with hepatitis or worse, HIV. All because the needle used was not properly sterilized and cleaned.
You cannot contract HIV or AIDS by simple contact like a hug, handshake or even sharing a glass. Basically, intimate contact of bodily fluids through sex or needle use is the two primary ways.
Latest News Regarding Infection Control ?
11/21/2008
Better Tracking of a Childhood Infection Needed, Officials Say (The Sarasota Herald-Tribune)
Federal officials urged doctors and state health agencies to be more vigilant for suspected cases of Haemophilus influenzae type B in children under 5.
Better Tracking of a Childhood Infection Needed, Officials Say (The Sarasota Herald-Tribune)
11/21/2008
233,000 Americans don't know they have HIV (UPI)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Some 1.1 million people in the United States are infected with HIV and nearly 233,000 are unaware of their infection, a forum on HIV research said Thursday.
233,000 Americans don't know they have HIV (UPI)
11/20/2008
Nephros Provides Corporate Update (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Nephros, Inc. , a medical device company developing and marketing filtration products for therapeutic applications, infection control, and water purification, today provided an update on its operations and strategy.
Nephros Provides Corporate Update (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
11/18/2008
Nanosonics appoints European distributors for infection control product (Pharmaceutical Business Review)
Nanosonics, an Australia-based company engaged in R&D and commercialization of infection control and decontamination products, has formally appointed its first exclusive distributors in Europe located in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, France and Scandinavia.
Nanosonics appoints European distributors for infection control product (Pharmaceutical Business Review)
11/19/2008
Hospital must do more to halt infection, patient says (Guelph Mercury)
GUELPH (Nov 19, 2008) -- A Guelph General Hospital patient says medical staff need to do more to halt the spread of a contagious bacteria, though an infection control officer counters that current measures are aggressive.
Hospital must do more to halt infection, patient says (Guelph Mercury)
11/21/2008
Hospitals could be fined millions of pounds even if they reduce infection risk (PhysOrg)
NHS Hospital Trusts that are successful in reducing Clostridium difficile risks in line with government targets still have a 50% chance of paying a financial penalty every year, and around a 95% chance of being fined over three years, warn researchers on bmj.com today.
Hospitals could be fined millions of pounds even if they reduce infection risk (PhysOrg)
11/19/2008
New Online Tools Help Calculate Risk, Control Infection in Horses (University of Guelph News)
Horse owners will be able to determine the risk of their animals catching an infectious disease and gather information about infection control thanks to two new online initiatives from the University of Guelph. The first is an online calculator that allows horse owners to punch in their management practices and learn their animals' risk levels. The second initiative is a blog by Ontario ...
New Online Tools Help Calculate Risk, Control Infection in Horses (University of Guelph News)
11/18/2008
Nanosonics appoints European distributors for infection control product (Pharmaceutical Business Review)
Nanosonics, an Australia-based company engaged in R&D and commercialization of infection control and decontamination products, has formally appointed its first exclusive distributors in Europe located in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, France and Scandinavia.
Nanosonics appoints European distributors for infection control product (Pharmaceutical Business Review)
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