About.com Health: HIV Prevention: Thursday is National Testing Day

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Health From Maura Corrigan, your About.com Health Editor It's been 32 years since the first cases of AIDS were recognized, and since people were known to die from the syndrome. And while major strides in research and treatment have greatly extended the lives of those with HIV--the virus that can lead to AIDS--there is still no cure. If you've never been tested or think you may need to be tested, find out where and how to do so for National HIV Testing Day this Thursday. It only takes a few minutes, but could save you years--or at least give you peace of mind. How HIV Weakens Your Immunity HIV, or the human immunodeficiency virus, invades the body's CD4 cells, which are important in fighting disease and infection. While in these "host cells," HIV replicates itself and then destroys the host cell, ultimately causing a path of immunity destruction along the way. How HIV Attacks Cells That Fight Infection What Is Your Risk of HIV Infection? The Symptoms of HIV By Stage Search Related Topics:  biology of hiv  hiv life cycle  hiv retrovirus Where To Get Tested This Week (Or Anytime) The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recently recommended that physicians offer testing to all people between 15 and 65 during routine visits. And since almost one in five of those infected don't realize they have HIV, regular testing could help immensely in preventing its spread. Where To Get Tested for HIV Testing Is Most Important If You . . . What Your HIV Test Results Mean Antiretrovirals: Understanding HIV Therapy HIV treatment has advanced at a very rapid pace, considering that some of those infected were on a 30-pill-a-day regimen back in 1995, when average life expectancy for a 20-year-old man with HIV was only 37. Now, those infected with HIV can expect a near-normal to normal life span. How HIV Therapy Works What To Do If You Think You've Been Exposed To HIV When Will There Be An HIV Vaccine? Search Related Topics:  hiv and haart  antiretroviral therapy  hiv treatment guidelines How To Discuss HIV With Loved Ones If you're a caregiver, have a friend with HIV, or are worried that a loved one is putting him/herself at risk for HIV, here are some Tips For Discussing HIV With Those Loved Ones. How To Negotiate Safer Sex With New Partners If Both People Are HIV-Positive, Is Safe Sex Still Necessary? Search Related Topics:  hiv support  hiv communication skills  hiv and family Related Searches HIV Health HIV Symptoms HIV Aids Tests HIV Treatment HIV Disease Featured Articles Are At-Home HIV Tests Reliable? How Long Does It Take For STD Symptoms To Show? The Window Period: How Long It Takes To Test Positive VIDEO: How to Spot STD Symptoms Can One STD Test Detect All STDs? Treatment as Prevention of Spreading HIV   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement