Anonymous HIV Testing Centers

Series Summary

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome, or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), is a set of symptoms and infections resulting from damage to the human immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). This condition progressively reduces the effectiveness of the immune system and leaves individuals susceptible to opportunistic infections and tumors. Although treatments for AIDS and HIV can slow the course of the disease, there is currently no vaccine or cure. In this free video series, a family practitioner provides information on AIDS, HIV and STDs, including the detection of such diseases, prevention and treatment plans. Learn about dating someone with HIV, the reliability of HIV testing and some common myths about AIDS. Discover how AIDS affects the body, how gonorrhea is treated and how to look for signs of HPV. With this medical advice and information, disease prevention is within reach.

Video Transcript

"Hi, I'm Dr. Savage. I'm glad to see you've taken the first step, in finding an anonymous HIV testing center. First of all, all HIV tests, are considered anonymous. There have been great steps, to make that anonymous, pretty much, wherever it is that you get tested. With that said, you can get tested at your primary care doctor's office. If you think you would be too embarrassed to talk to him, even though you actually like your primary care physician. There are testing centers, namely your local health department. Pretty much all of them, have anonymous HIV testing options, so if you can't talk to your primary care physician, look up the most local health care department, and speak to them regarding that. I'm Dr. Savage. Here's to a healthy life."