The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has been the talk of doctors for decades. Since it began spreading across the world in the 1980s, HIV has infected over 7 million people across the globe. Over 3 million have died to the infection. In Singapore, there are 400 newly diagnosed patients each year. This makes HIV pervasive
Read moreThe Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that has infected over 6 million people worldwide. As there is presently no cure for HIV, many Singaporeans have become wary of contracting the virus. The general public has an instilled fear of HIV and HIV-positive patients. Extremely wary people may even be paranoid
Read moreThe Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a viral sexually transmitted disease (STD) that has affected almost 2,000 Singaporeans to date. Transmitted through unprotected anal and vaginal sex, the virus significantly reduces a patient’s immunity, making the patient more susceptible to external infections and viruses. When the patient’s body begins to succumb to these external infections,
Read moreIf you have been sexually active recently, you may be due for an HIV test in Singapore. HIV is incurable at the point of writing, but there are medications available to alleviate symptoms and suppress the virus’ effects on the body. Because early treatment is important for HIV patients, you should always get tested if
Read moreWhat is it like to be an HIV-positive individual living in Singapore? Most of us may not know a person who lives with HIV. That doesn’t mean that they do not exist in our communities. In fact, there are about 6,000 people living with HIV in Singapore today, based on the combined statistics of all
Read moreThe Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, or AIDS, has taken millions of lives all over the world since its discovery in the 1980s. This syndrome, caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), weakens the body’s immune system to a point where it can no longer fight against infections, thus leading to death. HIV is one of the
Read moreOne of the most talked about sexually transmitted diseases (STD) in the world is the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, or HIV. This virus slowly wears down the immune system of a patient, up until a point where the body can no longer fight off infections, which is when the patient develops Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
Read moreMost people in Singapore would not know of people who are HIV-positive. This is because there is a stigma that is attached to the virus; many HIV-positive patients feel much safer not revealing their status to others. In fact, there are about 500 new cases of HIV diagnosed in Singapore every year – when patients
Read moreThe Human Immunodeficiency Virus, or HIV, is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that once caused an epidemic when it was first discovered – the virus can develop into AIDS, or Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, which destroys the body’s immune system, causing death. Fortunately, advancements in medicine have helped healthcare practitioners understand the virus better, and new
Read moreThe Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that has infected over 35 million people all over the world. In later stages, the virus could evolve into the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, or AIDS, in which a patient’s organs begin to fail as their immune system is greatly weakened. Because of the
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