http://kinseyconfidential.org Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:00:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 2006-2007 aschweig@indiana.edu (Kinsey Confidential) aschweig@indiana.edu (Kinsey Confidential) posts 1440 Just another WordPress weblog Kinsey Confidential Kinsey Confidential aschweig@indiana.edu No no http://kinseyconfidential.org/wp-content/themes/kinsey/images/kinsey-podcast-300.jpg http://kinseyconfidential.org 144 144 http://kinseyconfidential.org/differences-hpv-hiv/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/differences-hpv-hiv/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:00:43 +0000 Dr. Debby Herbenick (M.P.H., Ph.D.) http://wfiutest.rtv.indiana.edu/qa-difference-hpv-hiv/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/differences-hpv-hiv/feed/ 0 3:26 Great question ndash; the fact that the acronyms HPV and HIV sound similar to each other is confusing for many people. Some people worry that they ... Great question ndash; the fact that the acronyms HPV and HIV sound similar to each other is confusing for many people. Some people worry that they are the same infection. Other times, people may worry that if they have one sexually transmissible infection, or STI, then theyrsquo;ll automatically get another STI. Neither of these are true. The letters HPV stand for the human papillomavirus while HIV stands for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. They are two completely different viruses and there are important differences between them. HPV: The Human Papillomavirus Most sexually active people are exposed to HPV at some point in their lives; some estimates suggest that as many as 60 to 80% of American women and men will get at least one strain of HPV during their lives. Although HPV has been linked with serious health problems such as cervical cancer, penile cancer and oral cancers, most people who have HPV will not have any serious or life-threatening problems related to HPV infection. In fact, it seems that most peoplersquo;s bodies are able to clear signs of HPV infection with one or two years of getting HPV. That said, if you are diagnosed with HPV, you should follow your healthcare providerrsquo;s recommendation for follow-up care. For women who receive an abnormal Pap test related to HPV infection, this sometimes means having follow-up Pap tests every 3 or 6 months for a while or as recommended by onersquo;s healthcare provider. HIV: Human Immunodeficiency Virus HIV ndash; on the other hand - is far less common in the United States although it is more common in some countries within sub-Saharan Africa, as well as in Russia and China. HIV is often known as the virus that causes AIDS. When a person is infected with HIV, he or she typically requires much more frequent and specialized healthcare services than people with other STIs need. HIV, if it leads to AIDS and to serious opportunistic infections, can ultimately contribute to a personrsquo;s early death, so good healthcare is critical. Fortunately, given advances with testing and treatment for HIV, more people with HIV are living longer, healthy, productive lives. Learn More You can learn more about both HPV and HIV ndash; as well as testing and treating information for each ndash; on the web site of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Content,Type,,Health,,Disease,,Include,in,Resources,,Podcast,,Special aschweig@indiana.edu no No http://kinseyconfidential.org/std-awareness-month-campaign/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/std-awareness-month-campaign/#comments Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:54:40 +0000 Natalie Ingraham (M.P.H.) http://wfiutest.rtv.indiana.edu/?p=957 http://kinseyconfidential.org/std-awareness-month-campaign/feed/ 1 http://kinseyconfidential.org/celebrating-15-years-rural-hivstd-prevention-indiana-university/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/celebrating-15-years-rural-hivstd-prevention-indiana-university/#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:48:27 +0000 Natalie Ingraham (M.P.H.) http://wfiutest.rtv.indiana.edu/?p=936 http://kinseyconfidential.org/celebrating-15-years-rural-hivstd-prevention-indiana-university/feed/ 0 http://kinseyconfidential.org/hiv-testing/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/hiv-testing/#comments Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:00:35 +0000 Dr. Debby Herbenick (M.P.H., Ph.D.) http://wfiutest.rtv.indiana.edu/?p=841 http://kinseyconfidential.org/hiv-testing/feed/ 0 3:17 Yes and no. It was great that you got tested for HIV after having unprotected sex and, in fact, many people who acquire HIV will ... Yes and no. It was great that you got tested for HIV after having unprotected sex and, in fact, many people who acquire HIV will indeed test positive within a month of exposure. 3 Months Or More However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - also called the CDC - points out that some people may take longer to produce sufficient antibodies to the HIV virus and thus produce a positive result, if they are infected with HIV. As such, many healthcare providers would suggest getting another HIV test 3 or more months after unprotected sex. This is because most people who have HIV will test positive 3 months after infection. Different Types of HIV Tests As you may know, there are different types of HIV tests. The most common HIV tests are those that test for antibodies to the HIV virus. These tests are usually conducted using a sample's of a person's blood or even a sample of their mouth fluid, which is different from saliva. Depending on what types of HIV tests are available at clinics or testing sites near you, it is possible to have test results back in as little as 15 or 20 minutes or as long as about 2 weeks after testing. HIV Testing Options To learn more about testing options in your area, call 1-800-CDC-INFO, which is 1-800-232-4636. You can also learn more at the CDC's HIV testing and information website. At this writing, CDC recommendations for HIV testing vary based on a person's risk, so you should talk to your healthcare provider if you have questions about how often you should get tested for HIV or other sexually transmissible infections, also called STIs, such as Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and others. Since you had unprotected sex, you may be at risk for STIs other than HIV and it would be wise to ask your healthcare provider about getting tested for other STIs or how to more generally reduce your STI risk. Reduce STI Risk Women and men, both, can reduce their risk for STIs - including HIV - by abstaining from oral, vaginal and anal sex or, if they are sexually active, by limiting their number of sexual partners, communicating with their partners about their history of STI history and diagnosis, and using a condom for all acts of oral, vaginal and anal sex. To learn more about HIV and STIs, visit our sexual health and STI resource pages or the website of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Content,Type,,Health,,Disease,,Podcast aschweig@indiana.edu no No http://kinseyconfidential.org/pap-tests-hpv-information/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/pap-tests-hpv-information/#comments Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:28:59 +0000 Dr. Debby Herbenick (M.P.H., Ph.D.) http://www.kinseyconfidential.org/2008/07/23/cdc-web-site-about-pap-tests-and-hpv/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/pap-tests-hpv-information/feed/ 0